COMMS 201
Journalism Studies
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for COMMS 201.
Description
This course explores journalism, communications and the news media, examining the history and contemporary state of such practices from a theoretical, rather than practical, perspective. In particular, we look at the profound impact that social, political and technological shifts have had on the field of communications today and discuss their implications for popular, professional and citizen journalism.
Availability 2017
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Professor Annie Goldson
Points
COMMS 201: 15 points
Prerequisites
COMMS 100 or FTVMS 100, and 15 points from COMMS 104, FTVMS 110, ENGLISH 121
If you have 15 points from FTVMS 100, 101 or 110 you can apply for a concession to take this course as part of your Media, Film and Television or Screen Production major or minor.
Restrictions
FTVMS 225
