BJ1S58 - Public Affairs for Journalists 26 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ1S58 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Public Affairs for Journalists | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Craig Hooper, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of legislative and governmental functions and be able to identify the key terms that describe them.
To develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge required for the effective communication of information relating to legislative and government functions.
Content Summary
The module will introduce students to the basic concepts and theories with which to develop an understanding how government and politics works. It will explore the institutions and functions of central UK, devolved and local government and explore the role of journalists in communicating information about those roles and functions.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Carry out various forms of research for essays, projects, creative productions or dissertations involving sustained independent enquiry. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of particular media and Journalism-related forms, organisations, systems, regulations and the way in which they organise understandings, meanings and affects in various societies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 2 | Critical analysis of legislative and governmental processes | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Case study feature-style essay on impact of a piece of legislation | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |