HAM420 Convergent Journalism

We are compiling a list of possible stories, the research and presentation of which will form the major component of the assessment for this subject. Here is what is hoped will be a growing list of possible topics.

Bita writes:

Monique and I are excited about our new topic which is about refugee issues particularly afghans and somali people living in Dandenong. What sort of integration programs and available and what is available to them in schools and through local government?

Please let them know if you are interested in this topic.

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Anton would like to investigate the lives of high class prostitutes – he has a contact to get the ball rolling.

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Ben suggested the recent targeting of journalists at protests in the States with the possibility of linking it to the Sedition Laws in Australia

Links to the recent arrests of journalists in the United States – thanks Ben

http://www.democracynow.org/
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hksHDv1i55R2qYI6dkmMm10uxZ0AD92UQ8TG0
http://iwitnessvideo.info/
http://tcdailyplanet.net/article/2008/08/30/journalists-targeted-fbi-st-paul.html

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Some other possible topics:

Chinese masseuses in Australia – how has this burgeoning industry come about? Who are the people behind the hands, so to speak.

Wired @ Collingwood – investiget the genesis of this new digital divide initiative from Infoxchange.

A second team for Sydney? Is the AFL on the right track?

Safety on Campus – is enough being done to ensure that female students are being kept safe on campus after dark?

Please email Lisa with more suggestions