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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Radio Journalism
Module Code	CM503
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Patrick Kinsella Semester 2: Patrick Kinsella Autumn: Patrick Kinsella
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

1. To examine the context within which radio and online programme journalism occurs.2. To impart an understanding of basic skills and methods employed by radio journalists.3. To explore the theory of radio journalism in relation to contemporary debates about journalism and broadcasting.

Learning Outcomes

1. Know fundamental requirements of radio journalism appropriate for broadcast or online output.
2. Produce short radio reports, bearing in mind cultural, ethical and social dimensions.
3. Produce a longer feature or documentary report, bearing in mind cultural, ethical and social dimensions.
4. Analyse issues in radio journalism.
5. Update and deepen their knowledge through further research.
6. Critically assess the journalism content of radio stations.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Lecturer supervised learning	15	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Laboratory	16	Recording/Editing workshop with technician
Independent learning	80	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Library	45	No Description
Group work	35	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Assignment	35	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Total Workload: 250

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

Radio journalism.
Radio practice. Characteristics of the medium. Operational techniques. Research for radio. Interviewing for radio. Writing and scripting for radio. Editing for radio. Presentation. The radio documentary. Critiques. Some ethical issues..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Digital production	Short radio reports	20%	n/a
Digital production	Long radio report or short documentary	80%	n/a

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