JOUS1021 Media Systems and Journalism Cultures in a Changing World (5 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
The student
- will understand the concept of the models of media systems in a comparative perspective
- will understand the concept of journalism cultures in a comparative perspective
- will have knowledge and skills for explaining specific aspects of media-society relationships in terms of media systems and journalism cultures in different countries
- will be able to interpret the notion of professional ideology of journalism in an international perspective
- will have skills and knowledge for analyzing aspects of journalistic professionalism in connection with freedom of expression world wide.
Suoritustavat
Contact teaching, group work, written assignments
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The content of the course consists of two parts:
1) theoretical concepts of media systems, journalism cultures, journalistic professionalism and freedom of expression and their application for analyzing the media performance in various countries; 2) comparison of journalism cultures and the working conditions of journalists under various political regimes.
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Recommended timing: 4th or 5th year (Journalism Master's Degree Programme students: 1st or 2nd year)
Kirjallisuus
ISBN-numero | Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija |
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Hallin & Mancini 2004. Comparing Media Systems. Three Models of Media and Politics | |
Zielonka (ed.) 2015. Media and Politics in New Democracies. Europe in a Comparative Perspective | |
Research articles and chapters |
Arviointiperusteet
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes and active participation in classes (80% obligatory attendance, participation in the first class is required).
Arvosanakohtaiset arviointiperusteet
Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.