Registry
Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
MAJ Project/Dissertation |
| Module Code |
CM514 |
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School |
School of Communications |
Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Colum Kenny
Semester 2: Colum Kenny
Autumn: Colum Kenny
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
20 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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The Project/Dissertation is a major component of the MA in Journalism. Students have a choice of format:they may produce a project comprising a significant piece of journalism in their preferred medium together with a critical production report, or they may research and write a dissertation dealing critically with historical, theoretical and/or practical aspects of journalism or news media.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Critically analyse issues in media or resolve questions concerning in-depth or large-scale journalistic work
2. Integrate theoretical concepts of media, or propose and assemble a coherent journalistic work on a major current topic
3. Demonstrate journalism skills in research, writing and production, or to select and deploy methodologies to research media issues
4. Demonstrate ability to access and deploy subject literature in constructing a theoretical framework
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Seminars | 12 | The relevance of research methodologies shall be considered in the context of projects and dissertations being undertaken by students. | | Independent learning time | 288 | Students are assigned supervisors and undertake research and execution of their projects and dissertations. | | Total Workload: 300 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Project | A project comprising a significant piece of journalism in the student's preferred medium together with a critical production report, or a dissertation dealing critically with historical, theoretical and/or practical aspects of journalism or news media. | 100% | Sem 2 End |
| 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 2 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MAJ | MA in Journalism |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM514 |
| Date of Last Revision | 08-OCT-10 |
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