Interdisciplinary Learning in Journalism: A Hong Kong Study of Data Journalism Education

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Abstract

Using samples from a series of data journalism training activities in Hong Kong, this study compares participants’ learning activities. The findings show that significant difference exists between learners with journalism-related backgrounds and those with science backgrounds. Compared with journalism majors, science majors are more proactive in the activities; they also gain more theoretical and practical outcomes. Interviews with journalism majors indicate that a lack of fundamental knowledge, time, and support in practice bring difficulties to their data journalism learning. The study also collects suggestions for interdisciplinary journalism education, hoping to provide references for data journalism students and instructors.

Authors

• Lingzi Zhu, Hong Kong Baptist U

• Ying Roselyn Du, Hong Kong Bapist U