| Module Title |
Understanding Digital News |
| Module Code |
JRR1041 |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Communications |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module charts and analyses changes and continuities in journalism in the context of evolving networked digital media. It considers current and projected communication technology and audience trends and their relevance to the roles and practices of journalists as news professionals.
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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 | | Independent Study | 103 | Assignments, exercises and readings |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21402 | 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 | Dawn Wheatley, Paul Mcnamara |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Loop Quiz | 5 x 10-question multiple-choice quizzes, completed at home | 10% | Every Second Week | | Practical/skills evaluation | Evaluate effectiveness of 2 multimedia stories from list provided | 30% | Week 5 | | Report(s) | Comparing news organisations; use of social media platforms | 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
Week 1
Module overview & assessment information
Week 2
Funding news in the digital age
Week 3
Multimedia journalism
Week 4
Mobile news and customised content
Week 5
Engagement and interactivity in digital journalism
Week 6
Journalism and social networks
Week 7
Reading Week
Week 8
Discussion of assessments
Week 9
Sources of news in digital landscape
Week 10
Trust and transparency in digital
Week 11
Journalism’s changing labour conditions
Week 12
Artificial intelligence: opportunities and challenges for journalism
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Eldridge, S.A., Cheruiyot, D.K., Banjac, S. and Swart, J. eds.,: 2025, The Routledge companion to digital journalism studies, Routledge.,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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