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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Journalists are often called democracy's watchdogs and they don't need a degree in politics to play. This unit will look at local, state, federal and international politics and describe the basic organisational structures and ideas that journalists need to understand and negotiate. Even if you don't think you'll end up being a political reporter, this is the sort of background information that will increase your newsroom confidence and sharpen your eye for a good story. NOTE: Students in the journalism major and minor are advised to complete JOU2111 before attempting this unit.
Unit was previously coded JOU4107, POL3107
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures and tutorials, with additional communication via the unit website.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written tasks | 40% |
| Assignment | Feature article * | 30% |
| Participation | In-class activities | 30% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
JOU2107|1|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Journalists are often called democracy's watchdogs and they don't need a degree in politics to play. This unit will look at local, state, federal and international politics and describe the basic organisational structures and ideas that journalists need to understand and negotiate. Even if you don't think you'll end up being a political reporter, this is the sort of background information that will increase your newsroom confidence and sharpen your eye for a good story. NOTE: Students in the journalism major and minor are advised to complete JOU2111 before attempting this unit.
Unit was previously coded JOU4107, POL3107
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures and tutorials, with additional communication via the unit website.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written tasks | 40% |
| Assignment | Feature article * | 30% |
| Participation | In-class activities | 30% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
JOU2107|1|2