COMMS 321

News and Journalism in the Digital Age

Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for COMMS 321.

Description

Examines the changing nature of news and journalism in the digital age. Themes covered include: news values and news cycles; journalistic principles and practices; the interface between journalism and news sources, including public relations industries; journalism’s ‘fourth estate’ role and the evolving relationship between news and public opinion in the digital age; and the political economy of contemporary journalism.

Availability 2022

Availability to be advised

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

COMMS 321: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points passed at Stage II