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Certificate In Multicultural Journalism
The purposes of the Graduate Certificate in Multicultural
Journalism are:
(a) To provide a path for journalists to attain higher academic
qualifications;
(b) To educate members of community organisations wanting
to contribute to multicultural news services;
(c) To provide a cross - cultural context in news definition,
production and presentation;
(d) To provide a grounding in journalism for students who
are not professional journalists but plan to work in, or contribute
to, multicultural news media.
Length of Course and Requirements for Admission
Candidates for the course should normally hold a degree
or be able to show evidence of at least two years of relevant
work experience. In special circumstances, representatives
of multicultural communities wanting to contribute to multicultural
news media services may be admitted as candidates on the basis
of other academic qualifications or relevant professional
experience. Students are required to successfully complete
a program of studies which must total 24 credit points.
Students shall discuss their proposed program with an academic
adviser from the Graduate School of Journalism prior to enrolment.
Advanced standing will be given only on the basis of documented
professional experience in either print, radio or television
journalism.
The course normally takes three sessions to complete part-time.
The course is best suited for part-time study. Generally JOUR949
cannot be commenced before completion of the other core subjects.
Full-time study may be permitted only by approval of the Head
of School.
Leading to the Graduate Certificate in Multicultural
Journalism
| JOUR903 |
Ethics, Law and Standards* |
| JOUR933 |
On-Line and Research Journalism* |
| JOUR949 |
Multicultural Journalism* |
and, except where advanced standing has been given, one of
the following four subjects:
* These subjects are also available off campus or by flexible
delivery. Graduate |
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