Entry requirements

Media and Communication Studies B, 60 credits, or equivalent, or admitted to the Master Programme in Social Science, specialising in Digital Media and Society. Proof of skills in English to a level corresponding to English A in the Swedish secondary school.

Learning outcomes

After having completed the course the student will be able to:

describe and critically discuss journalism and the role of journalists in a global and rapidly changing media landscape.

independently and critically reflect on the changing role of journalism in society in relation to globalisation, digitalisation, commercialisation and convergence.

independently analyse the changing forms of journalistic expression (both text and image and other forms of expression) in relation to globalisation, digitalisation, commercialisation and convergence.

demonstrate an understanding of the importance of diversity and gender perspectives in journalism.

perform information retrieval within the academic area of journalism, and demonstrate good insight into current research on journalism from global and inclusive perspectives.

Content

The course provides knowledge of the changing roles and challenges for journalism and media in a globalised and changing media landscape. The relationship between journalism, democracy and citizens are in focus and new forms of professional journalism in the digital media landscape are discussed. Theories about the relationship between society and the media/journalism are introduced. Current debates and critical discourses about media and journalism are recognised and studied. Theories about Global Journalism/Communication and Peace Journalism are introduced, and methods for a nuanced and globally accessible journalism are discussed. The course further covers discussions and theories of diversity and gender in relation to journalism through analyses of texts and images, and discussions.

Instruction

Lectures, guest lectures and seminars.

Assessment

The course is examined through participation in compulsory lectures, active participation in seminars and successful completion of the written assignment.