Journalism and society

This module will introduce you to the contemporary issues and studies of journalism and society in a global context. This includes developing a critical understanding of the media's role in democracies, the main forms of media systems, the institutional contexts surrounding news production, the relationship between media and globalisation, and different understanding of journalism values and norms in different global contexts.

In Journalism and Society term one you will focus on contexts and institutions of journalism. You will look into models of journalism in Europe, USA, and other parts of the world.

In Journalism and Society term two you will focus on Journalism and Ethics in a global context.