Abstract
![CDATA[Journalism remains a popular subject choice for Australian students, with at least 22 universities offering undergraduate courses with a major in the subject. Unlike the situation in some other 'vocational' subject areas, enrolments in Journalism are driven by student interest rather than industry demand. Indeed, the industry itself is in a state of flux as it manoeuvres to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by technological change and shifts in media ownership. Our research considers trends, over the past decade, in entry-level employment in the Australian news media and the impact on journalism education. While the number of mainstream media positions is contracting, opportunities are opening up in other parts of the media. However, many of these jobs lack the public-interest element that traditionally drew young people into journalism. How then do journalism educators bridge the gaps: Between ideals and reality; between student hopes and industry practice?]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Research Impacts: Proving or Improving?: Proceedings of the AARE International Education Research Conference, 25-29 November 2007, Fremantle, WA. |
Publisher | AARE |
Number of pages | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | Australian Association for Research in Education. Conference - Duration: 2 Dec 2012 → … |
Conference
Conference | Australian Association for Research in Education. Conference |
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Period | 2/12/12 → … |
Keywords
- journalism
- study and teaching
- vocational education
- enrolments
- Australia