The Foundations of Journalism 7,5 Credits

Course Contents

• The societal role and purpose of journalism
• The changing media landscape: working conditions, false information, citizen and participatory journalism
• Theories within journalism research: agenda- setting theory, framing theory, media logic theory
• Ideals and principles: verification, objectivity, independence and ethics
• Tools and methods: research, source criticism, news values and news angles, photography, transmedia storytelling and interviewing

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and 45 credits in Media and Communication Science or equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: LFJK12
The course is conducted at: School of Education and Communication Last modified 2023-06-02 14:47:13