BJ2S74 - Journalism and Society 20 May 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ2S74 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Journalism and Society | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Mitchell | ||
| Module Team: | Craig Hooper, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100442 - journalism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 20 May 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
This module is organised to address a series of themes pertinent to the on-going conceptual development of news media studies in both Europe and North America and aims to sharpen students' critical understanding of the connections and mutual influences between news journalism and the societies it claims to reflect.
Content Summary
This module is organised to address a series of themes relevant to news media studies in both Europe and North America. It starts by briefly examining the historical context of the British news media (press, radio and television). Secondly, it considers the applicability of various analytical frameworks for investigating, amongst other concerns: the production of news as a commodity; the institutional imperatives of newswork; the textual features of news discourse; the negotiation of news ideology by its audience. Thirdly, we will undertake an evaluative appraisal of several research studies concerning different aspects of news coverage. Topics to be addressed will include: the news treatment of 'law and order issues' and the articulation of dissent; the ideological effectivity of sexism and racism in the news; the dynamics of news reporting when issues of 'national identity' are being contested; 'moral panics' in the news; ethical issues in news journalism; war-time journalism and the reporting of political violence.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key debates which surround the role of news journalism in contemporary society. |
| LO2 | Discern the strengths and weaknesses of various frameworks for analysing both news discourse and journalistic institutional procedure. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Project (CW) 1 | Project on journalism- related topic of student’s choice. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay chosen from list of options. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |