This course is for students who wish to undertake the journalism and public relations majors. It teaches students how to write in a journalistic style and think about news and current affairs in a critical fashion in the context of the Australian political and media systems. Students are expected to keep abreast of current affairs on a daily basis. Content is provided through lectures and tutorials.<br/>Incompatible: 1503ART News and Politics<br/>Incompatible: 1012AMC News and Politics<br/><br/>OUA Course Code: CMM18 -- Course Website