MFC6062 - Reporting Conflict

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) demonstrate a systematic understanding of the significance of diverse social and cultural contexts in reporting conflict;
(2) critically analyse the various methods and media employed in this type of reporting;
(3) undertake independent research under supervision.

Content:

The module examines the history and background of the subject and unpacks the social and ethical implications.
It also explores the various practices and applications of reporting different types of conflict and covers both print and broadcast news.
The module addresses topics such as political, religious and military conflict with a particular emphasis on the ethics of journalism.

Learning and Teaching Information:

In semester 1, 2-hour teaching sessions including lectures and discussions/seminars in each, followed by individual supervision in semester 2.

2-hour teaching sessions
Total student hours: 28
Intended Group size: 20

Supervision (one to one)
Total student hours: 1 hr 20 mins
Intended group size: 20

Guided independent study
Total student hours: 170 hrs 40 min

Assessment:

001 Proposal 1 x 1000 words (end of sem 1) 20%
002 Researched extended essay 1 x 5000 words (end of sem 2) 80%


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