JOU5932 - History for Journalists

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of key aspects of twentieth century world history
2 Show understanding of how these events have shaped the modern world
3 Critically analyse the nature of key forms of historical argument (such as casual argument or comparative argument)
4 Synthesise, organise and present knowledge in various written contexts

Content:

The module will give students an understanding of the key events, people/groups and turning points which have shaped the world in the 20th century, and particularly since 1945. It will introduce students to a range of post-war (WW2) themes, including political and religious ideologies, and elements of popular culture, and consider the political and journalistic context of events such as the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Apartheid and the ‘War on Terror’.

Students will gain an understanding of how these themes and events are perceived and treated within the contemporary news agenda and how they continue to influence the modern-day world.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module is taught via a series of interactive lectures and seminars designed to foster student understanding of journalism-related theory and current debates. Seminar tasks and assessments are designed to ensure students are developing critical thinking, academic study skills and both individual and group presentation skills.
Lectures
Contact hours: 20
Intended group size: Cohort
,br> Seminar
Contact hours: 20
Intended group size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Assessment:

001 Group presentation 1 x 15 minutes (end of sem 1) 25%
002 Report 1 x 1000 words (end of sem 1) 25%
003 Essay 1 x 2000 words (end of sem 2) 50%


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