My first semester and second lecture at UQ... an introductory lesson and an overview of the course. I enjoyed the style of the lecture which was very laid back yet informative. We discussed what it would be to be a journalist, what it takes, and whether journalism is dying - a very controversial topic these days.
"Journalism is the first rough draft of history."
Philip Graham, Publisher, The Washington Post.
"I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world."
Henry R. Luce, American Publisher and Editor.
Journalism is the voice of the world. It is the words of those who aren't afraid to speak up. It is the stories of those who seek the heart of the world. It is passion at it's finest. Without it, we'd live in silence. Our mistakes would be repeated time and time again. Our triumphs would go unnoticed and unrewarded. But this isn't to say that all journalism out there is indeed 'telling factual stories'. To say that all journalists are truthful, would be to say that Adolf Hitler were pro racial diversity. However, in saying this, not everything we read is a whole load of bollocks either. We just have to go through life with a giant, metaphorical sieve to separate the reality from gossip.
"People may expect too much of journalism.
Not only do they expect it to be entertaining, they expect it to be true."
Lewis H. Lapham, Editor – Harper’s Magazine.
*Note to self: Learn how to be come a humorous yet truthful journalist, all at the same time.
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