A strategy for vocational education in the news media at a time of industrial change : bridging the contradiction in journalism education

Barbara Alysen

    Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference PaperConference Paper

    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationResearch Impacts: Proving or Improving?: Proceedings of the AARE International Education Research Conference, 25-29 November 2007, Fremantle, WA.
    PublisherAARE
    Number of pages11
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventAustralian Association for Research in Education. Conference -
    Duration: 2 Dec 2012 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralian Association for Research in Education. Conference
    Period2/12/12 → …

    Keywords

    • journalism
    • study and teaching
    • vocational education
    • enrolments
    • Australia

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