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MECO6938: The Interview

2022 unit information

Interviewing covers a range of styles from the performative to the investigative and is a fundamental skill for media work and much scholarly research. This unit will introduce students to interview research, design and practice for both media and academic outlets. Students will examine best practice examples of a range of interview approaches and techniques, as well as delivering a substantial interview project.

Unit details and rules

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Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Media and Communications
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an understanding of different styles of interviewing
  • LO2. demonstrate the fundamentals of interviewing as research and fact finding method
  • LO3. demonstrate an ability to collate and present interview responses in a manner appropriate to a specified media or research project
  • LO4. demonstrate awareness of key ethical issues involving the production of news and research materials
  • LO5. demonstrate the ability to plan and achieve goals while working to deadline.
  • LO6. demonstrate skills in critical discussion and analysis of interviews in a range of media formats and environments

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1a 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1a 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1a 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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