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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Online Journalism
Module Code CM265
School School of Communications
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: John O'Sullivan
Semester 2: John O'Sullivan
Autumn: John O'Sullivan
Module TeacherJohn O'Sullivan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To explore a range of editorial techniques specific to online journalismTo analyse professional and ethical issues posed in online journalismTo review evidence for new models of journalismTo analyse impacts of online journalism practices and values on established professional practices and valuesTo consider current and projected technology trends and their possible impacts on journalism practice

Learning Outcomes
1. Integrate new media concepts with evolving understandings of the role of journalists in networked media
2. Analyse and interpret new media practices and potentialities in reporting news and facilitating public debate
3. Recognise opportunities and challenges for journalism in networked media
4. Organize information for online audiences
5. Demonstrate familiarity with established and emerging networked publishing platforms and techniques



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture11No Description
Seminars11No Description
Independent learning time53No Description
Total Workload: 75

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
New models of journalism; internet as a medium for journalism.
Net technologies, multimedia, and formats.

Interactivity.
Hypertext.

Editorial processes and systems.
Relationships with sources, with audience.

Blogging and professional roles.
Ethics and new media.

Information design; writing for online audiences.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PresentationGroup seminar and report35%Once per semester
EssayEssay65%Once per semester
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Fenton, N.: 2009, New Media, Old News: Journalism and Democracy in the Digital Age,
  • Friend, C. & Singer, J: 2007, Online journalism ethics : traditions and transitions,
Other Resources
1117, Module Website, 0, Moodle module for Online Journalism, http://moodle.dcu.ie,
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Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM265
Date of Last Revision11-FEB-11
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