JOU6462 - Reporting Conflict

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the significance of diverse social, political and cultural contexts in reporting conflict;
Critically analyse the various methods and media employed in this type of reporting;
Apply this knowledge and understanding in undertaking independent research under supervision.

Content:

The module examines the history and background of the subject and unpacks the social, political 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 and the difficulties faced in the field. Students are introduced to topics such as the military-media relationship, propaganda, the difficulties of media access and possible media bias in conflict situations, and the role of the media and war reporter in conflict situations and the ethical dilemmas faced by reporters and news organisations.

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
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 20

Supervision (one to one)
Contact hours: 3 x 30 mins
Intended group size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 178.5

Assessment:

001 Proposal 1,000 words End of semester 1 20%
002 Researched extended essay 4,000 words End of semester 2 80%


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