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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2009: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Journalism - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2009

  • This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • For detailed program information please refer to the program structure.
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2009

INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
EGL120 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
HIS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
INT110 Indonesian A
INT120 Japanese A
INT130 Italian A
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Semester 2, 2009

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 1, 2010

CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
Plus select 3 courses from:
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2010

CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Online Journalism
Plus select 2 courses from:
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Wonderworlds: An exploration of English literature
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2011

CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN227 News Rounds
Plus select 2 courses from:
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2011

CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
Plus select 3 courses from:
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Wonderworlds: An exploration of English literature
Or an elective course

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 6).
  2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies.
  3. Students must complete 8 courses in Journalism for the Journalism major.
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.
  6. The Journalism major is limited by a quota and subject to application and interview. Students must apply at the end of their second year. In the case of an unsuccessful application, the major will be converted from Journalism to Communication Studies.

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