Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Communication & Arts School
This advanced level course provides a platform to gather, write and produce social justice news stories. The course will outline professional and ethical guidelines on a variety of news narratives including: First Nations People, refugees, asylum seekers, people affected by disability, multiculturalism and religion. The course will explore theoretical concepts for producing human rights journalism in a digitally-disrupted news market and will highlight the role and impact of the journalist in producing human-focussed stories that accurately reflect complex narratives. The course will investigate the notion of reflexivity in news practice and how this is important for the well-being of journalists as well as producing fair and balanced stories. The course will also focus on story preparation and risk mitigation.
The course provides a framework for reporting complex social justice issues including stories about First Nations' people, refugees, asylum seekers and people affected by disability.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JOUR2100
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Mr Sam Regi
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Whilst every effort is made to place students in their preferred activity, it is not always possible for a student to be enrolled in their tutorial of choice. If you require assistance, please ensure that you email timetabling.commarts@enquire.uq.edu.au from your UQ student email with:
- Your name
- Your student ID
- The course code
- A list of three tutorial preferences (in order of preference)
- Reason for the change – e.g. timetable clash, elite athlete status, SAP
Teaching staff do not have access to change tutorials or help with timetables; all timetabling changes must be processed through the Timetabling Team.
Aims and outcomes
This course aim to provide a platform to gather, write and produce social justice news stories across using multiple media. The course will outline best practice professional and ethical guidelines for social justice newsgathering and reporting.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Differentiate and adapt to audience and context.
LO2.
Deploy writing techniques such as anecdotes, description, quotation.
LO3.
Use journalistic investigation/research and editing skills at an advanced level.
LO4.
Follow best practice protocols of ethical and professional journalism.
LO5.
Engage in critical reflection and constructive critique of your own work and that of others.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
First Nations' deadline news story
|
25% 300 words |
Week 7
Conducted in tutorials |
| Creative Production/ Exhibition | Social Justice Video News story | 40% 3-4 minutes |
18/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Deadline news story | 35% 500 words |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
Assessment details
First Nations' deadline news story
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25% 300 words
- Due date
Week 7
Conducted in tutorials
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This deadline newswriting task will be conducted in your allocated tutorial session.
The task requires you to write a 300-word First Nations' news story from information provided in your class.
You have 60 minutes to complete the task.
The story must take into account appropriate judgment and ethical choices that are covered in the first three weeks of lectures. The deadline is designed to replicate newsroom contexts.
Once you complete the task you must upload your story to Blackboard.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | One A4 sheet of handwritten notes , single sided, is permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
This is a written exam conducted in tutorial time.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
If you are unable to complete the exam due to illness or extenuating circumstances, please apply for a deferred exam in mySI-net.
If your request is approved, the deferred exam will be held on 18th September at 10am in a location to be advised.
Please note that this will be the only opportunity to sit the deferred exam. If you do not sit the deferred exam at this time you will receive zero marks.
Late submission
Late submission is not possible for this piece of assessment.
Social Justice Video News story
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Creative Production/ Exhibition
- Weight
- 40% 3-4 minutes
- Due date
18/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05
Task description
Produce a 3-4-minute video news story on a social justice issue. The news story must include at least three sources and accurately and ethically cover an issue on First Nations' people, refugees, asylum seekers, people with a disability, religion or LGBTIQ communities.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Deadline news story
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 35% 500 words
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Write an open justice news story from a trip to the courts. The story must be:
- 500 words.
- You must have at least three primary sources in your story. In addition, you can use secondary sources.
- Provide one image (photograph/illustration/artwork) to accompany the story. These must be your original work.
- You must include an appendix with a reference list of sources and contact details for the interviewee(s) and the date and manner in which the interviews took place.
- Human interest interview-based features and profiles are permitted; however they must have multiple sources
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.
- Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
- Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
- Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request.
- Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
- Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Court Guide | A guide to QLD courts | own item needed |
Additional learning resources information
Additional resources will be placed on Blackboard each week.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Week 1 Lecture: Journalism as a calling Introduction to social justice storytelling |
Tutorial |
Week 1: NO TUTORIALS Tutorials start in Week 2 |
|
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 2 Lecture: Reporting First Nations' issues Module 1: Awareness of history and culture |
Tutorial |
Week 2 Tutorial: Introduction Introduction to social justice storytelling. Practice writing exercise |
|
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 3 Lecture: More than an interview Module 1: Beyond the sound grabs, The process of doing journalism |
Tutorial |
Week 3 Tutorial: Open Justice Reporting the courts in Queensland |
|
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 4 Lecture: Using video to tell stories Module 3: Storytelling techniques |
Tutorial |
Week 4 Tutorial: Video storytelling No FACE TO FACE tutorials this week due to the public holiday. Richard will be uploading a video to Blackboard. |
|
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 5 Lecture: Reporting refugees and asylum seekers Module 2: Reporting on the margins and slow journalism |
Tutorial |
Week 5 Tutorial: Introduction to reporting migration First pitch meeting. Understanding and articulating complexity |
|
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 6 Lecture: Reporting the other Module 2: Reporting on the margins - the case of North Korean defector/refugees in Australian, South Korean and international news. This lecture is supported by the Academy for Korean Studies. |
Tutorial |
Week 6 Tutorial: Who are the other Second Pitch meeting |
|
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 7: NO LECTURE |
Tutorial |
Week 7 Tutorial: ASSESSMENT 1 |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 8 Lecture: Matching medium to message Module 3: Storytelling techniques |
Tutorial |
Week 8 Tutorial: Video storytelling First Storyboard meeting: Sources |
|
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 9 Lecture: Reporting disability Module 2: Reporting on the margins |
Tutorial |
Week 9 Tutorial: Understanding disability Storyboard meeting: Narrative |
|
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-Semester Break |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 10 Lecture: Open Justice Module 4: In this class we explore the concept of open justice, how it works, and why it is important with leading law scholar Rebecca Ananian-Welsh Public holiday this week therefore this lecture will be pre-recorded and uploaded to Blackboard. |
Tutorial |
Week 10 Tutorial: Maximising the medium Video Story draft meeting |
|
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 11 Lecture: Multimedia Storytelling (Recorded lecture) Module 4: Experimental journalism No FACE TO FACE lecture this week due to the public holiday. Richard will be uploading a video to Blackboard. |
Tutorial |
Week 11 Tutorial: Preparing for the final assignment No FACE TO FACE tutorials this week due to the public holiday. Richard will be uploading a video to Blackboard. This week, we will be looking at tips and tricks on doing the final assignment. |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 12 Lecture: What Lies Ahead Deadline assessment hand out in lecture |
Tutorial |
Week 12 Tutorial: Drop-in |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 13: NO LECTURE |
Tutorial |
Week 13 Tutorial: Feedback This week is an opportunity for you to get feedback on your semester. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.