journalism, communications and languages undergraduate courses 2012

Journalism, Communications & Languages

Undergraduate courses2012Chinese • Communication and Cinema • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Journalism Languages • Multimedia Journalism • Public Relations • Writing

In my job every day brings something different. It’s fast. It’s busy. I love that.

I studied Journalism because I wanted to enter the exciting world of PR and marketing. The course gave me the qualification and the professional label of journalist to add to my existing business administration and writing skills. It also refined my writing style, put me in touch with the industry and brought me up-to-date with marketing principles. Plus the assignments challenged my creativity while also teaching me to write quickly, concisely and clearly.

I am now the director of my own specialist copywriting and marketing agency. We design

complete marketing strategies and communication plans for a variety of clients across a spectrum of industries in Cairns and Australia. That means I work on production of creative marketing material including websites and website content, e-newsletters, brochures and print material as well as advertising scripts, media releases, public relations and corporate documents.

The best part of my job is interviewing people and helping them find new, creative ways to communicate their brands and grow their

businesses. I also enjoy researching on the web and talking to industry specialists. Research I’ve done for clients has involved skydiving, eating at expensive restaurants, travelling to amazing places and meeting extraordinary people. It also means using Facebook and Twitter are a daily must.

In today’s world you need to be visually savvy, learn how to communicate in real time and learn the web. Don’t be afraid to set your goals high. I believe on-the-job experience is invaluable and if you stay focused, hard work will pay off.

Kerri JenkinsBachelor of Journalism*, 2008

Director, Radar Media Services

*Now Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism.

ContentsAbout James Cook University 2

Study Journalism, Communications & Languages at JCU 3

Humanities and Social Sciences at James Cook University 4

The student experience 5

Increase your value in today’s world 5

Academic courses 6

Chinese 6

Communication and Cinema 7

French 8

German 10

Italian 11

Japanese 12

Journalism 13

Multimedia Journalism 14

Public Relations 16

Writing 17

Languages (French, German, Japanese, Chinese & Italian) 18

Alternative entry pathways 19

Diploma of Arts 19

Journalism, Communications & Languages courses summary 20

Journalism, Communications & Languages Undergraduate courses 2012

Enquiries 1800 246 446 ~ www.jcu.edu.au 1

About James Cook UniversityStrong foundationsA dynamic university with more than 17,000 students, main campuses in Townsville and Cairns and satellite campuses in Brisbane and Singapore, James Cook University (JCU) is Queensland’s second oldest university.

We offered our first courses in Townsville in 1961 as an annex of the University of Queensland. JCU became a university in its own right on 20 April 1970 when Queen Elizabeth signed the proclamation in Townsville.

Internationally recognisedA JCU qualification is internationally recognised for excellence. The Institute of Higher Education, which compiles the Academic Ranking of World Universities, ranks JCU as one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, and in 2010 placed us in the top 301-400 grouping of the more than 14,000 universities in the world.* In Asia and the Pacific, we are placed in the top 100.** Only one other university in Queensland makes this prestigious list.

Teaching excellenceStudy with us and you will learn from expert teachers. Over the past three years JCU academics have won more than 20 citations for teaching excellence from the

Australian Teaching and Learning Council – more teaching awards than many larger universities. With degrees accredited by leading professional organisations, the University received four stars in The Good Universities Guide 2011 for outstanding graduate employment results.

Practical focusJCU courses will give you opportunities for hands-on experience from internships, vacation placements and real-world projects with business, industry and government organisations, to field trips in the natural environments of northern Queensland. JCU works with employers and industry groups to make sure our courses reflect best industry practice.

Our courses will give you the key skills essential to all successful careers - effective writing and communication, how to research a topic effectively and the ability to use the latest technology.

Helping you succeed JCU gives you the support you need to succeed. This starts with our friendly and approachable teaching staff and continues through to all of our services for students.

Our Student Mentor Program links new students with second or third year students in the same course for

advice and support. We also offer free workshops to help you improve your study and research skills.

All of our students have access to the latest online study resources, 24-hour computer laboratories and free technology skills workshops. The JCU library, with its main hub at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library on the Townsville campus, is one of the best in Queensland.

* International Handbook of Universities, International Union of Universities 2010.

** Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2010. This ranking system is widely acknowledged as a leading global indicator of university status.

“A JCU qualification is internationally recognised for excellence.”

Journalism, Communications & Languages2

Communicating information in an accurate and professional way is an essential skill in today’s world. JCU’s degrees give you those skills while keeping pace with the multi-media demands of the current communications revolution. But in the midst of this technological change some things remain intact, such as the languages we speak. A knowledge of other languages further extends your ability to communicate in an increasingly internationalised world.

JournalismJournalists interpret, report and comment on a wide range of subjects, from art to aeronautics, from politics to policing, from sport to science. Our new degree program in Multimedia Journalism is run in co-operation with JCU’s School of Creative Arts and is designed to prepare graduates to enter the changing media landscape in Australia and internationally. You will study subjects encompassing new and traditional media technologies and be equipped with the skills you need to enter the media industry while producing work for our own digital media platform, JCNN.

The BA majoring in journalism allows you to develop the writing and research skills to complement the other study areas within your degree such as public relations, communications, English and history. You will also cover essential subjects such as the legal and ethical aspects of Journalism.

CommunicationsStudying Communications at JCU will prepare you for a variety of careers in this dynamic sector. Communications is an interdisciplinary program, either with a Humanities slant (in our Writing, Communication and Cinema majors within the Bachelor of Arts) or as a course of study in the Public Relations major, also in the Bachelor of Arts.

Subjects cover relations between governments, policy makers, media institutions, audiences and forms of media. We offer a critical approach to cinema studies and a new major in Writing that provides skills in fiction and non-fiction, creative and short story writing, through to feature writing.

LanguagesIf you’ve always wanted to learn a language, or to continue studying a language you began at school, JCU can provide the entry pathways you need. Australians have a vested interest in successful international relations, so fluency in other languages – as well as being a program in its own right – is also a worthwhile addition to other programs of study.

Studying languages at JCU will help you develop and improve your communication skills and your understanding of other societies and cultures. Being proficient in a second language broadens your career prospects and fosters social and economic benefits for Australia in areas such as tourism, education, law, commerce, government and sport.

Career prospects aside, learning a foreign language is a pleasure in itself, giving you access to a vast network of cultural resources and references in fashion, music, design, architecture, literature, theatre, cinema, and the visual arts. Opportunities for overseas

placement in the Bachelor of Languages program allow you to bring your studies to a higher level of fluency and understanding.

Indigenous student supportIf you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, the Faculty is committed to helping you find successful and productive career pathways and employs a full-time Indigenous Support Officer to assist you with academic, financial and mentoring support if you need it.

Scholarships and Bursaries are available while other resources include the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (TAS) and the national Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS) program, which provides supplementary wages and work experience.

Study Journalism, Communications & Languages at James Cook University

“The classes at JCU are small, the

lecturers know your name and they are able to offer one on

one time.”



Humanities and Social Sciences at James Cook University

In addition to the courses listed in this booklet, the School of Arts & Social Sciences also offers a range of programs from across the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) The Bachelor of Arts is based on the seven liberal arts established at the same time as the university system in the twelfth century in Europe. The BA curriculum instills a broad general knowledge and develops your rational thought and intellectual capabilities. At JCU you can select from 13 majors in the BA, or combine these in a joint major.

The BA aims to produce graduates with the maximum of intellectual curiosity and creativity for a broad range of interesting careers. You might, for example, combine majors in Sociology and Japanese, or English and Journalism. Core first-year subjects in human

understanding of time and space, history and culture introduce you to the specific values of the BA.

Bachelor of Social Science If you intend to work actively in the community, the Bachelor of Social Science is for you. After core subjects in research methods and cultural enquiry with an Australian and regional focus, as a Social Science student you will choose from four majors: Asia-Pacific Governance and Development; Environment and Heritage; Social and Criminal Justice; and Tropical Health and Society.

Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Psychology These are professional degrees that provide accredited training if you want to pursue a career as a Social Worker or Psychologist.

Joint degree opportunitiesYou can combine the Bachelor of Arts with six other degrees at JCU, leading to a myriad of career opportunities. For example, you could combine a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) with a Bachelor of Science for a career in science journalism, or a Bachelor of Arts (English and History) with a Bachelor of Education for a teaching career. See pages 32 & 34 of the Humanities and Social Sciences brochure for joint degree information.

For more information on these programs, pick up a copy of the JCU Humanities and Social Sciences brochure, or visit www.jcu.edu.au.

*Refer to Humanities and Social Sciences booklet for more information.

Humanities & Social Sciences

Undergraduate courses2012•Anthropology•Archaeology•Asia-Pacific

Governance and Development•Criminology•English

•Environment and Heritage•Environmental

Studies•Geography•History•Human Services

•Indigenous Australian Studies

•Political Science•Psychology•Social and

Criminal Justice•Social Science

•Social Work•Sociology•Tropical Health

and Society.


Journalism and Communications students at JCU critically analyse Australian and international media from a variety of perspectives.

As a Journalism student you will cover a range of relevant media theory and research methods, and will be introduced to the practical skills of writing, researching, and interviewing.

As part of your multimedia degree you have the opportunity to benefit from industry placement related to your studies. This placement provides relevant work experience and often leads to valuable contacts and employment opportunities.

As a Communications student you will be able to hone your skills in areas including cinema, public relations or writing.

If you study Languages you will receive expert reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly qualified foreign language experts and a wide range of audio visual resources.

On your marks … While assessment methods vary between subjects and courses, generally a subject will require you to provide written assignments such as essays, projects and examinations.

Assessment may also be based on giving tutorials or presentations, attending lectures and tutorials, contributing to discussions or completing practical, field or laboratory work.

Travel and studyIf you think you have to finish studying before you start travelling,

as a JCU student you may be eligible to spend a semester or two studying at one of more than 30 exchange partner universities around the world. You can study subjects relevant to your course while overseas, and receive credits towards your JCU degree when you return home.

Being a student in a foreign country will give an international edge to your degree and can broaden your employment opportunities even further.

Participation in the Student Exchange program is subject to Faculty approval and is not available for all courses. Please contact [email protected] for more details or visit:

www.jcu.edu.au/student/exchange

Communication the keyThe media of the information revolution, the Internet, multimedia, cable television, weblogs and mobile communication technologies as well as the traditional media, require communication professionals who can write, research and edit effectively for their target audiences.

Journalism and Communications degrees, or majors, are also the ideal way to increase your value in today’s commercial world. In a marketplace where information is crucial, media and communication degrees provide you with the essential tools to manage information, not just in the media but in every conceivable sector of industry and administration. Your skills will be in demand with government departments or the huge range of businesses that provide or require expertise in marketing, media, public relations and internal communications.

Other areas of employment you can consider include advertising, public and international relations, business, sales, research and development, human resources, copywriting, and other jobs in which communication is a priority.

Creative writers can pursue careers as novelists, playwrights and professional writers through the range of courses available through the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

Speaking their languageKnowledge of modern languages is the key to successful communication between different cultures and countries. With increased globalisation, communication in foreign languages is becoming all the more important so studying languages at JCU will open up many opportunities for you across all sectors and industries.

With strong trade and tourism between Australia and Japan, Japanese speakers have an edge in the travel and tourism industries as well as international businesses. Mandarin, or Modern Standard Chinese, is spoken by more people in the world than any other language. With China’s rapid development and export growth, Chinese language skills will be in high demand world-wide. French, German and Italian are spoken by more than 100 million people globally and represent the main languages in the European community.

The languages degree and associated language majors in the Bachelor of Arts offer you opportunities for international travel and work that no other program can match.

Language acquisition gives you the power to change your world.

Increase your value in today’s commercial world

The student experience


Level 1

Time, Truth & the Human ConditionOur Space: Networks, Narrative, & the Making of Place

Plus Four subjects from Level 1 Arts and Social Sciences subjects Plus two elective subjects

Level 2 & 3

Level 3 core subject

PlusIntermediate Chinese IIntermediate Chinese II Advanced Chinese 1aAdvanced Chinese 1bAdvanced Chinese 2aAdvanced Chinese 2b Plus Select Second Major from list of majors in the Bachelor of Arts Or select six subjects from Level 2 & 3 Arts & Social Sciences.

Plus Three elective subjects

**Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change

Joint degree opportunities

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work.

What is Mandarin Chinese?

Mandarin Chinese is the official language of a country which 1.3 billion people call home. It’s spoken by more people than any other language in the world.

China is a global economic power and an essential trading partner for Australia. In 2006 China became Australia’s second largest trading partner, and there is currently a Free Trade Agreement being negotiated between the two countries. Nor is it only agricultural products, raw materials, and minerals we’re talking about, but educational, legal, and financial services too. China’s enormous market and growing middle class will continue to increase in significance for Australia.

As a spoken language Mandarin has a simple structure, and its character writing is governed by rules which can be easily learned. Chinese is challenging but rewarding, and learning the language is the window into understanding Chinese culture and the Chinese way of life.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (Mandarin Chinese) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of China, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

Chinese is offered through a collaborative arrangement between JCU and the University of New England. Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights

Language students receive much practical reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.

Career opportunities

The ability to speak a second language expands career opportunities greatly. Graduates find employment within Australia and overseas in government and non-government organisations and businesses requiring foreign language skills for trade negotiations, treaties, security, environment, international aid and human rights, and in business and tourism. With additional qualifications, language professionals can also develop careers in education, law, communications and journalism.

Graduates with the knowledge and ability to speak Mandarin Chinese pursue a range of careers including:

• International Trade including multinational business, finance and economics

• Government Affairs including developing trade and export opportunities, diplomacy, defence or immigration

• Tourism and Hospitality

• Translation

• International Aid and Emergency Relief

• Teaching.

Chinese Bachelor of Arts (Mandarin Chinese)*Campus: CairnsMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Cairns 321031

* Also available to be studied in the Bachelor of Languages - see page 18

Academic courses

Course structure**

Level 1


Plus Four subjects from Level 1 Arts and Social Sciences subjects

Plus Two elective subjects

Level 2 & 3

Level 3 core subjects

PlusCommunication Revolutions

Plus six subjects from: The Land & its Legends in Australian CinemaThe Love Story in the CinemaSirens, Queens & Studs: Screening GenderStudies in Film & PlaceThe Haunted Screen: Dark Visions in CinemaScience Fiction, Fantasy & Popular CultureCrime, Media & Popular Culture Communication Revolutions

Plus Six subjects from the second major or six subjects from Level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences


*Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis.



What is Communication and Cinema?

Communication and Cinema brings together two of the most interesting and dynamic areas of modern culture. Cinema continues to be both a major industry and a dominant form of cultural expression. It is also undergoing revolutionary technological developments, including the use of computer generated imagery and high definition video. The study of communication frames these developments and many more, particularly in terms of technology, popular culture, and gender.

Course overview

An Arts degree with a major in Communication and Cinema encompasses popular culture, communication theory and history, and various forms of media, from print through to radio, television, photography, video, computer games and the Internet. Cinema topics include the love story, ‘Sirens, Queens, and Studs’, Australian cinema, and gothic and science fiction. The major also includes literature and creative writing as optional areas. Double majors are available with a range of further areas, including (but not limited to) Writing, History, English, Public Relations, Journalism, Psychology and Anthropology.

Course highlights

The Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cinema) is an exciting area of study, providing students with many opportunities to pursue their interests in these vivacious, imaginative, and highly dynamic areas of contemporary cultural activity. Subjects cover both international and Australian issues and contexts. Most subjects include some focus on Australian film and media. The Communication and Cinema major also offers potential for creative doubling of degrees and majors as current and past students have combined Communication and Cinema with Law, Economics, and other areas of study.

Professional recognition

Former students have pursued careers in the film industry, and produced and directed short and feature-length films. Students also gain exposure to the industry through their studies.


This major will equip students for careers in the media as well as cinema-related roles such as script writing, script editing or film reviewing. With additional qualifications, students may enter journalism and public relations. It is also an exciting area of study in its own right, creating opportunities for students to pursue their own creative interests.

Communication and Cinema

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cinema)Campus: TownsvilleMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Townsville 311031

Course structure*



What is French?

French is spoken by more than 260 million people, making it the fifth most widely spoken language on the planet. Francophone culture has penetrated broadly and deeply in our region, particularly in the Far East (Vietnam) and the Pacific (New Caledonia, the New Hebrides, and French Polynesia).

France is physically the largest country in the European Union and the second largest in Europe. It has been one of the world’s foremost powers for many centuries and is the sixth largest economy in the world. It is also the most visited country in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annually. France is also the proud owner of one of the world’s truly great literatures, from the Middle Ages to the existentialist movement of the twentieth century.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (French) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of France, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

French is offered through a collaborative arrangement between JCU and the University of New England.

Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights

Language students receive copious practical reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.



Graduates with a knowledge and ability to speak French could pursue a range of careers including:




• Translation


• Teaching.

French Bachelor of Arts (French)*Campus: Townsville; CairnsMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031


FOUNDATION FRENCHLevel 1




Level 2 & 3


Plus Intermediate French IIntermediate French IIAdvanced French IaAdvanced French Ib Advanced French 2aAdvanced French 2bPlus Six subjects from the second major or six subjects from Level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences

Plus One elective subject

ADVANCED FRENCH Level 1

Time, Truth & the Human ConditionOur Space: Networks, Narrative & the Making of Place



Level 2 & 3


PlusAdvanced French IaAdvanced French IbAdvanced French 2a Advanced French 2bAdvanced French 3aAdvanced French 3b

PlusSix subjects from the second major or six subjects from Level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences

PlusThree elective subjects


HonoursAn Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis.

Joint degree opportunitiesJoint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work.

Course structure**

Michelle McConochieStudying joint degree Bachelor of Arts (French)-Bachelor of Social Work

Exchange student for one year at Université Toulouse-le Mirail, France

My goal is to work overseas in community development, so I decided on a joint degree in Arts and Social Work to combine language and social work skills.

The highlight of my studies so far has been a six-month exchange in France during my third year. The Faculty provided me with a travel grant to assist with the costs of the trip, and it was an amazing experience.

While I was studying at Universite’ Toulouse-le Mirail I also had the opportunity to teach English at a French high school. Other practical opportunities that I have had in the course include a trip

to New Caledonia for a two-week French course, where I was hosted by a local French-speaking family.

The most enjoyable part of studying at JCU is the great teaching facilities combined with the small classes. Each week we are given projects and asked to create our own interpretation of the topic as a presentation. This approach develops your analytical and communication skills.

Once I finish my joint degree I would like to teach English in France and contribute to community development through a non-government organisation.



What is German?

Germany is the fourth largest economy after the United States, China and Japan. It is also a major political power, playing a vital and central role in the European Union. German is also spoken in Switzerland and Austria, countries which play a leading role in international banking and are home to many international agencies, such as The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, the World Health Organisation and International Atomic Energy Agency. German is an important international language for philosophy, physics, engineering, music and art history. Approximately 100 million people speak German as their native language.

Some four per cent of Australians can trace their origins back to Germany, and the two countries share values, cultural traditions, economic and legal systems, and co-operate in many areas internationally and bi-laterally. Like France, Germany has an exceptional literature and a musical tradition that is the envy of the world.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (German) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Germany, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

German is offered through a collaborative arrangement between JCU and the University of New England. Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights

Language students receive practical reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.



Graduates with the knowledge and ability to speak German could pursue a range of careers including:




• Translation


• Teaching.

German Bachelor of Arts (German)*Campus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Townsville 311031


Level 1




Level 2 & 3


PlusIntermediate German IaIntermediate German Ib Advanced German 1aAdvanced German 1bAdvanced German 2aAdvanced German 2b





Course structure**


Level 1




Level 2 & 3


PlusIntermediate Italian IIntermediate Italian II Advanced Italian 1aAdvanced Italian 1bAdvanced Italian 2aAdvanced Italian 2b






What is Italian?

Italy is the eighth largest economy in the world and the fourth largest in Europe. It is a member of the G8 and one of the world’s most powerful countries, and was a founding member of the European Union. Italy’s contribution to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe has been immense. It has been responsible for many artistic and intellectual movements that spread through Europe and beyond including the Renaissance. Italy was the home of many of the great figures in art, literature, science and philosophy including Michelangelo, Leonardi da Vinci, Dante Alighieri and Galileo.

Italian is increasingly a language of economic significance. Australia imports clothing, footwear, wine, machinery and electronics from Italy, while there exist many opportunities for us to export our own raw materials and manufactured products to Europe.

Italian is also one of the most widely spoken languages in Australia. This is partly due to the fact that Italians make up the largest single non-English speaking group of migrants. North Queensland’s link to the Italian people goes back over 80 years to the 1920s when many Italian families settled in the region.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (Italian) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Italy, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

Italian is offered through a collaborative arrangement between JCU and the University of New England. Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights




Graduates with the knowledge and ability to speak Italian could pursue a range of careers including:




• Translation


• Teaching.

Italian Bachelor of Arts (Italian)*Campus: CairnsMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Cairns 321031


Course structure**

FOUNDATION JAPANESELevel 1




Level 2 & 3


Plus Intermediate Japanese IIntermediate Japanese IIAdvanced Japanese IaAdvanced Japanese Ib Advanced Japanese 2aAdvanced Japanese 2b



ADVANCED JAPANESE Level 1

Time, Truth & the Human ConditionOur Space: Networks, Narrative & the Making of Place



Level 2 & 3


PlusAdvanced Japanese IaAdvanced Japanese Ib Advanced Japanese 2a Advanced Japanese 2bAdvanced Japanese 3aAdvanced Japanese 3b

PlusSix subjects from the second major or six subjects from Level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences**Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change


What is Japanese?

The Japanese language has acquired world-wide importance because of the position Japan occupies as the second largest economy in the world. After China, Japan is Australia’s second most important trading partner, and relations between the two countries as democracies in the Asia-Pacific rim are intensely close. A dramatic growth in trade and tourism between Australia and Japan over the last twenty years has given Japanese speakers an edge in the international business arena, and the travel and tourism industries. Japanese culture is peculiarly old and rich, with much to fascinate the West in the harmony it has achieved between the modern and the traditional.

Asian languages do present a challenge to native English speakers, but the Japanese program at JCU has a long history of success in overcoming such hurdles. Like any other endeavour in higher education, the bigger the challenge, the greater the opportunity.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Japan, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

Course highlights




Japanese Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)*Campus: Townsville; CairnsMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC codes: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031


Course structure**


What is Journalism?

Journalists in print, television, radio and in multimedia are major suppliers of information in our society. They provide the information people need to participate in the political process, and they help build a sense of community in a changing world.

This major is for students who are interested in developing some journalism skills to complement other skills undertaken in the Bachelor of Arts degree, such as public relations and communications.

Course overview

The journalism major offers students the opportunity to gain a basic grounding in journalism while studying other subjects within the degree.

Course highlights

This course will allow students to add to their professional and vocational skills to make them work ready. Apart from practical subjects, such as learning the basics of writing and understanding news and feature writing, the major also introduces students to the legal and ethical frameworks within which journalists operate.


Including journalism with multiple specialities in the Bachelor of Arts will prepare students for a number of career options, including working as media or policy advisors for federal, state and local governments, non-government sector and media organisations. Journalism skills and developing and interpreting the ability to speak the language of news will greatly enhance career prospects.

Journalism Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)Campus: TownsvilleMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC codes: Townsville 311031

Level 1




Level 2 & 3


Plus Writing Convergent Stories IIMedia LawIntroduction to Broadcast JournalismMedia EditingEthics in JournalismInvestigative Features


Plus Three elective subjects*Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change


Course structure*



Multimedia JournalismWhat is Multimedia Journalism?

The Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism is a groundbreaking course which provides the digital media skills required for journalism careers in the changing media landscape and prepares students to tell stories using video, audio and text.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism prepares students to enter a digital media world where stories are told across multiple platforms – radio, TV, print and online. Journalists are no longer expected to exclusively work for one medium. They are expected to be storytellers using a variety of digital tools - video cameras, audio recorders, digital cameras, and computers. Audiences are seeking fresh, innovative ways in which to get their news - from videos to audio and pictures as well as text and social networks.

As a student in this course you will prepare your own stories on a digital media platform, JCNN. This will give you real world experience in writing stories, filming news and producing radio pieces for a real audience, as well as producing a portfolio of work.

Special attention will be paid to key roles including collecting sound, visual material and helping to produce the media platform. You will gain editing skills to get the stories out to deadline.

Such real-life skills are complemented by studying a variety of subjects in creative arenas such as graphic design, web authoring or digital music technology as well as critically analysing the changing role of the journalist in today’s society.

You will gain an understanding of the language of news as well as learning how to work within the legal and ethical frameworks expected in professional practice.

Course highlights

You will enjoy small class sizes and good interaction with lecturers.

As well as working as journalists, editors and producers for JCNN, students will spend time in the media industry, whether TV, radio, print or multimedia. The course incorporates work integrated learning from first year (Level 1).


Tomorrow’s journalists will be working primarily for the web. Students will have a portfolio of multimedia work at the end of their degree to prepare them to enter the changing media industry.

In addition to their journalistic skills, depending on their choice of subjects, graduates will have skills in web design, graphic design, digital storytelling, photography and digital manipulation to add to their career skills.

Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism Campus: TownsvilleMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: YesQTAC code: Townsville 311471

Level 1Writing Convergent Stories Photographic Capture Digital Music Media The Journalist & Society The Digitised Image Introduction to Graphic Design or Design for Media Communication


Level 2Writing Convergent Stories II Media Law Introduction to Web Design or Music and Sound Media Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Digital Storytelling


Level 3Multimedia Production Interactive Media Design or Digital Music Technology Photojournalism Media Editing Video Journalism Industry Internship Ethics in Journalism Radio Documentaries Investigative Features*Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change.

Course structure*

The environment at JCU is relaxed and positive and the creative arts facilities are amazing. The JCU lecturers not only have real industry experience but are passionate about their teaching, which drives you to succeed.

At school I always knew I wanted a career in the media industry so I enrolled in a Bachelor of Journalism. By second year I’d really clicked with radio journalism, and had a keen interest in human-interest stories. My journalism degree gave me the foundations to pursue a successful career in the industry, and an understanding of how a story can work on multiple platforms, such as radio, print, television and online.

The world of media is moving online. People want content that not only informs but entertains. It has to be exciting and engaging. My creative arts subjects helped me to become more creative.

As well as completing my assignments, attending group meetings, lectures and tutorials, I freelance, seeking out interesting stories for radio and online.

During my journalism course I completed an ABC Radio

internship over one semester. As a result I’ve since done some casual work with ABC on their Drive Show. In this industry you need to have the enthusiasm to chase your own work and to utilise social networks like Twitter to help stay in touch with online communities.

After graduation, I would like to continue capturing multimedia stories, but to work for ABC Radio in any capacity would be ideal.

Gemma BaumanBachelor of Journalism, 2008 (now enrolled in Graduate Diploma Creative Arts)


Level 1




Level 2 & 3


PlusMarketing CommunicationsPublic Relations CampaignsAdvanced Public RelationsMedia EditingWriting for PrintMedia Law






What is Public Relations?

Public Relations is the deliberate, planned and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organisation (or individual) and its (or their) publics. It’s the key to effective communication in all sectors of business, government, academic and not-for-profit. (Public Relations Institute of Australia).

Course overview

Companies, government departments and most organisations employ public relations (PR) specialists to manage their communications with a variety of target audiences. Anyone who has an interest in communication, public affairs and media will find public relations offers a vibrant and interesting career choice. This course combines media, communication and humanities subjects to give students the wide-ranging theory and practical expertise they need for careers as PR professionals.

Course highlights

Students can complete an internship at third year level. Students are also encouraged to gain other practical experience throughout their studies.

Professional recognition

Graduates can apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Marketing.


Public relations graduates can work in a range of positions, depending on their strengths and interests. Career paths exist in local, state and federal government agencies, non-government organisations, lobby groups and environmental agencies, the corporate sector, and as media advisers for politicians and public figures. Career opportunities also exist in event management and marketing.

Public Relations Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)Campus: TownsvilleMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Townsville 311031

Course structure*



What is Writing?

This major has been developed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in writing. Through the major, students will have the opportunity to develop writing skills in a variety of genres including journalism, fiction, non-fiction and the short story.

Emphasis is also placed on the acquisition of critical reading skills, which are vital to the professional writer.

Course overview

Designed and taught by academic staff including widely published authors, the Bachelor of Arts (Writing) will prepare you for a career as an independent writer or a professional communicator in the creative industries.

In this course you will learn a range of writing genres and writing styles for journalism, novels, short stories and poetry. The flexibility of this writing degree allows students to choose their own pathway, including corporate, journalistic, or creative writing.

Course highlights

Within the Bachelor of Arts (Writing) students have the opportunity to produce professional creative work for their portfolio. Students will also experience hands-on teaching by professional and published authors.

The Bachelor of Arts (Writing) is made up of theory lessons and practical writing workshops, which teach students about creative writing, media editing, and professional writing.


Graduates of the program will be able to pursue careers as fiction or non-fiction writers, media or cultural researchers, editors, freelance writers, publishers, literary agents, news writers, feature writers and copywriters.

Writing Bachelor of Arts (Writing)Campus: TownsvilleMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 3 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Townsville 311031

Level 1




Level 2 & 3

Level 3 core subjects

PlusCreative WritingReading & Writing the Short StoryWriting Convergent Stories 2Media EditingIndustry InternshipInvestigative FeaturesBlack WritersPostcolonial Narratives: Writing, Place, Identity






Course structure*

What is Languages?

A knowledge of modern languages is the key to successful communication between different cultures and countries. In a rapidly globalising labour market, international opportunities for Australian graduates are at a new level, and the deep study of a new language can change your perspectives and your future in ways few other programs can do.

The School of Humanities at James Cook University offers specialised teaching in Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Japanese.

French, German and Italian represent three of the main languages in the European Union, and are essential for international trade and work in Europe.

The power of China and Japan as economies and cultures with deep and growing relations with Australia speaks for itself. Only knowledge of language can provide profound and lasting insight into cultures as rich as these, and an understanding of these colossal centres of power is rapidly becoming essential in our shifting economic landscape.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Languages consists of both language and cultural subjects designed to immerse students in all aspects of their

chosen language. Students in this program have a unique opportunity to further their skills and knowledge through a one year study abroad program in a country where the language of study is spoken.

Course highlights

Modern language students will experience quality tuition from highly qualified foreign language experts and access to a wide range of audiovisual resources. An exciting component of the Bachelor of Languages is one year of study at an overseas university in the third year.


Bachelor of Language graduates find employment in Australia and overseas in government, non-government organisations and businesses requiring skills in negotiations related to trade, treaties, security, environment, or international aid and human rights.

Language professionals also develop careers in communications, journalism, education, LOTE (Languages other than English) and Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL), publishing, law, tourism and interpretation services.

Languages (French, German† Japanese, Chinese* & Italian*)

Bachelor of LanguagesCampus: Townsville; CairnsMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 4 years full-timePrerequisites: EnglishMid-year entry: yesQTAC code: Townsville 311171; Cairns 321171† German available Townsville only.*Chinese & Italian available Cairns only.

Level 1

Two foundation language subjects

Plus Four electives from Level 1

Plus Two electives from Level 1, 2 or 3

Level 2 & 3

Four subjects from basic, intermediate or advanced level language subjects

PlusTwo electives from Level 1, 2 or 3

PlusSix electives from Levels 2 and 3

PlusStudy Abroad subjects

Level 4

Four subjects from advanced level language subjects**Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change.

Some majors require minimum of five years study.

Joint degree opportunitiesJoint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time (generally four or five years) and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with: Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary).

Course structure**



James Cook University is committed to making university education accessible and achievable for a wider range of people in our region. If it has been a while since you finished school, or if you do not have the academic entry requirements for the course you want to study, there are other entry options available to you. Below is a brief overview of some of the alternative entry pathways available at JCU – please contact the Student Enquiry Centre for further information.

Bridging subjects

Can help you gain prerequisite subjects required for entry into specific courses.

Six-month Tertiary Access Course (TAC)

This preparatory course is for students who have not completed high school or who do not have the academic entry requirements to enrol in some undergraduate courses at JCU.

Alternative entry pathwaysAlternative entry with QTAC

The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) offers Alternative Entry options. These enable non-school leaver applicants to demonstrate they can have reasonable prospects of success in a course. Visit the QTAC website for further information on Alternative Entry: www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-NonYear12/AlternativeEntry.html

Diploma courses

Diploma courses are one-year study programs (or longer if taken part-time) designed for students who may not meet the academic entry requirements for their preferred degree.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for those who would like to try university study, but may not feel ready to commit to a full degree program.

Course overview

The Diploma of Arts is a one-year course of introductory arts and social science subjects. Students can choose from a broad range of subjects including archaeology, education, history, media, politics, languages and literature.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Arts guarantees entry to a wide range of degree programs at JCU along with transfer of academic credit. If you wish to progress on to a degree program, consultation with the appropriate Academic Registrar or Associate Dean is advised before commencement of the Diploma, so that you can be advised of subjects that will be credited towards the Degree program.

Diploma of Arts Diploma of ArtsCampus: Townsville; CairnsMode: on campus; full-time or part-timeDuration: 1 year full-timePrerequisites: noneMid-year entry: YesQTAC codes: Townsville 311451; Cairns 321451

Effective WritingCritical ReadingAustralian Society: An Introduction to Sociology

PlusCommunication, Information and Society

or Preparatory Mathematics

Plus 4 subjects from the following:Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global PerspectiveThe World of ArchaeologyFoundation Chinese 1 (Cairns)Foundation Chinese 2 (Cairns)Communication, Information & SocietyDeviance, Crime & SocietyFoundation French 1Foundation French 2Foundation German 1 (Townsville)Foundation German 2 (Townsville)World History Since 1900Linking Indigenousness 1Indigenous Australian World Views 1: Survival, Identity & Cultural DiversityFoundation Italian 1 (Cairns)Foundation Italian 2 (Cairns)Foundation Japanese 1Foundation Japanese 2The Journalist & SocietyNews Writing & StylePreparatory MathematicsThe Political World: An Introduction to Political ScienceExploring Psychology 1Exploring Psychology 2Australian People: Indigenous & Anthropological Perspectives*Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change.

Course structure*


Journalism, Communications & Languages courses summary

BACHELOR Majors

Pre-requisite informationYears

(full-time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-Year entry

OP/RANK PageTSV CNS Others

ARTS English 3 see major see major yes 19/62 see major

Chinese (Mandarin) English 3 321031 yes 19/62 6

Communication & Cinema English 3 311031 yes 19/62 7

French English 3 311031 321031 yes 19/62 8

German English 3 311031 yes 19/62 10

Italian English 3 321031 yes 19/62 11

Japanese English 3 311031 321031 yes 19/62 12

Journalism English 3 311031 yes 19/62 13

Public Relations English 3 311031 yes 19/62 16

Writing English 3 311031 yes 19/62 17

LANGUAGES English 4 see major see major yes 18/64 18

Chinese (Mandarin) English 4 321171 yes 18/64 18

French English 4 311171 321171 yes 18/64 18

German English 4 311171 yes 18/64 18

Italian English 4 321171 yes 18/64 18

Japanese English 4 311171 321171 yes 18/64 18

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM English 3 311471 yes 17/65 14

Key *=Townsville only

JOINT BACHELORYears

(full-time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-year entry

OP/RANK PageTSV CNS

ARTS-BUSINESS English 4 311031 321031 yes 19/62 *

ARTS-LAWS English 5 311061 321061 yes 15/69 *

ARTS-SCIENCE English 4 311031 321031 yes 19/62 *

ARTS-SOCIAL WORK English 5 311091 321091 yes 15/69 *

EDUCATION (MIDDLE SCHOOL)-ARTS English 4.5 313211 323211 yes 16/67 *

EDUCATION (SECONDARY)-ARTS English 4.5 313111 323111 yes 16/67 *

SOCIAL WORK-LAWS English 6 311061 321061 yes 15/69 *

* Contact Student Enquiry Centre on 1800 246 446 for further information.

Please note, campus availability of joint degrees with majors depends on the major chosen.

Diploma Prerequisite informationYears

(full-time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-year entry

OP/RANK PageTSV CNS Others

Arts none 1 311451 321451 yes 20/61 19

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Student mentor program

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Indigenous students at JCU

Find out about study support and scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: www.jcu.edu.au/study/indigenous-students

Language and learning services

Learning advisers offer free short courses, on campus and online, to help you manage your time and study better: www.jcu.edu.au/learningskills

Disability support

AccessAbility is a confidential service for all students with a temporary or permanent disability, injury, illness or health condition. Contact the service if you have study-support needs: www.jcu.edu.au/disability

James Cook University CampusesJCU’s main campuses are in Townsville and Cairns. We also have campuses in Brisbane and Singapore for international students, and study centres for some courses in Mackay, Thursday Island and Mt Isa.

TownsvilleTownsville is Queensland’s second largest city with a population nearing 180,000 people. A thriving industrial city on Queensland’s northern coastline, Townsville is also an administrative and important service centre for north-eastern Australia. It is uniquely located within easy reach of two World Heritage listed natural wonders – the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics region. To the west are the savannas and gulf country of the outback.

Townsville campus

Located on 386 hectares of natural parkland in the suburb of Douglas, the Townsville campus supports approximately 12,000 students. On-campus colleges and halls of residence provide accommodation for around 1,250 students and there are excellent fitness and sporting facilities.

CairnsCairns’ idyllic location has seen it evolve from a small seaport, servicing busy industries inland, to a popular tropical destination for visitors from around the world. Cairns lies 350km north of Townsville, and its population of more than 150,000 people enjoy life in a cosmopolitan coastal city, uniquely positioned between two World Heritage listed natural icons – the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics region. So accessible are these regions from Cairns, visitors can enjoy both in one day.

Cairns campus

The Cairns campus is located at the foot of rainforest-covered mountains, 15 kilometres north of the city centre and adjacent to Cairns’ northern beaches. Officially opened in 1995, this growing campus of some 4,000 students has modern and innovative teaching facilities, and specialist research hubs. New developments include a $30 million, state-of-the-art teaching facility for dentistry.

For more information about JCU campuses and Study Centres visit: www.jcu.edu.au/about/locations

JCU Townsville Campus JCU Cairns Campus

Cairns

Thursday Island

TownsvilleMackay

Mount Isa

Brisbane

Singapore

Course and admission enquiries

JCU Student Enquiry Centre Freecall (from within Australia) 1800 246 446

[email protected] [email protected] www.jcu.edu.au/future

Course information www.jcu.edu.au/courses

International students

James Cook University International

Townsville campus (07) 4781 5601 [email protected]

Cairns campus (07) 4042 1558 [email protected] www.jcu.edu.au/international

QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre)

PO Box 1331 Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4072 1300 467 822 or (07) 3858 1222 www.qtac.edu.au

Scholarships

Search for scholarships, bursaries and grants online: www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

JCU publications

Undergraduate courses 2012 Business & IT Creative Arts Education Engineering Humanities & Social Sciences Journalism, Communications & Languages Law Medicine & Health Science

Courses & Careers: JCU Undergraduate Study Guide 2012

Postgraduate Study Guide 2012

Key dates

JCU Open Day Cairns Sunday 21 August 2011

JCU Open Day Townsville Sunday 28 August 2011

Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) 16-17 July 2011 RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

QTAC closing date (for on-time applications) Late September 2011

Teaching Period 1, 2012 Classes commence Monday, 20 February 2012

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