University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 0

This module will equip students with the professional knowledge and skills needed to transition into the fast-changing media industry, and develop their social capital. Students will develop the knowledge and understanding necessary to start their careers and gain employment.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Showcase employability skills by having successfully completed a workplace internship or shadowing programme and having cultivated a professional digital presence.
  2. Effectively analyse the opportunities afforded by industry disruption.
  3. Work successfully as part of a team.
  4. Reflect on personal strengths and develop self-awareness of areas for improvement.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Digital Transformation in Journalism and News Media" by Mike Friedrichsen,Yahya Kamalipour
    ISBN: 9783319277868.
    Publisher: Springer
  2. "Becoming a reflective practitioner" by Christopher Johns ; with contributions from Sally Burnie ... [et al.].
    ISBN: 0470674261.
    Publisher: ; Wiley-Blackwell
  3. "Communicative Figurations" by Andreas Hepp,Andreas Breiter,Uwe Hasebrink
    ISBN: 9783319655840.
    Publisher: Springer
The above information outlines module DJ6130: "Employability and Career Skills" and is valid from 2020 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.