| Module Title |
Radio Journalism |
| Module Code |
JRR1040 |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Communications |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This module introduces the skills, techniques and procedures of radio news and current affairs journalism
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 22 | Weekly 2-hr lecture | | Laboratory | 11 | Computer lab work | | Assignment Completion | 100 | Weekly technical and editorial projects, and completion of assignments | | Independent Study | 70 | Regular critical listening | | Independent Study | 47 | Required reading |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21400 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Martin Molony | Module Teacher | Alice O'Sullivan, Colleen Murrell, Damien Hickey, Dawn Wheatley |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Research, write, record and edit a radio news report of 2'00" duration | 40% | Week 7 | | Assignment | Research, write, record and edit a radio news report of 3'30" duration | 60% | Sem 1 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Introduction
Radio as a medium and the role of News
Writing for radio news
Writing for the ear. House style.
Story building
Recording sound
Interviewing
Conducting interviews for news and current affairs
Presentation styles & news values
Recording your voice & news imperatives
Editing
Learning how to edit broadcast material
Current affairs
The differences between news and current affairs
Law
Legal issues in broadcasting
Researching current affairs
Find stories, briefing for interviews
NewsDay operations
How to put a bulletin together
Broadcasting standards
Objectivity, impartiality, fairness.
Winning news stories
News stories that win prizes
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Gail Phillips,Mia Lindgren: 2013, Australian Broadcast Journalism, Third Edition, 3rd, OUP Australia & New Zealand, 0, 0195578171
- Barbara Alysen: 2012, The Electronic Reporter, University of New South Wales, 283, 1742233171
- BBC: 0, BBC News Style Guide,
- RTE: 0, Broadcasting Guidelines for RTE Personnel,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- 1: Website, BBC College of Journalism (available from DCU only),
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