| CODE | MCS3961 | ||||||
| TITLE | Critical Studies in Journalism | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Media and Communications | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit looks at the globalisation of media systems and how they report countries and events by mainly keeping their core markets in mind. Lectures will be based on case studies from media history and contemporary news organizations that are based in various parts of the world. Study-Unit Aims: The aim of the study-unit is to equip students with the necessary knowledge to understand the impact of globalization, convergence and connectivity on journalists. Students will also focus on the challenges and opportunities for media systems in small states. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to provide a written analysis of the relationship between the production of news and political economic forces, within the nexus of globalization and technological advancement. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will: - Be able to keep one step ahead of the media; - Be able to compare media systems; - Be critical of media structures and content; - Be a citizen journalist. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Students are encouraged to read closely at least ONE of the following texts. - Peter Lee-Wright, Angela Philips and Tamar Witschage (2012) Changing Journalism. London & New York: Routledge. And one of these books: - Curran, J. Fenton, N. Freedman,D. (2012) Misunderstanding the Internet. Routledge: London. - Hallin, D.C. & Mancini (2004) Comparing Media Systems: Three models of Media and Politics UK: Cambridge. - Hallin, D.C. & Mancini (2011). Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World, UK: Cambridge. - Sammut, C. (2007) Media and Maltese Society. US: Lexington. - Thussu, Daya K. (Ed.). (2014) International Communication: A Reader. Powerpoint slides and suggested reading around each theme will be made available on VLE. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE CST1031 | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Martin Debattista Carmen Sammut (Co-ord.) Manuel Vella |
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