Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Coursework Only Coursework will be resubmitted. |
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Description This module will critically examine debates about mainstream and alternative media coverage of politics and the economy in Ireland and internationally with particular focus on the contribution of journalism to democracy. The module will focus on the power of communication in an environment where technological change, new media platforms and the 24-hour news cycle are impacting on the production of quality political and financial journalism. The module will combine exploration of theoretical approaches with practical work in critically assessing the changing nature of contemporary political and financial journalism. Teaching and learning will combine lectures, seminars and site visits to relevant organisations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand key concepts, issues and debates related to the connections between journalism, the public, and the political and financial systems; 2. Identify the roles and motivation of political and financial journalists; 3. Explain the production of political and financial journalism 4. Recognise the relations of political and financial journalists with public relations professionals 5. Demonstrate skills for the analysis and evaluation of arguments and evidence in the academic literature 6. Critically analyse examples of political and financial journalistic output | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Journalism, Public & PowerIntroduction to Political JournalismIntroduction to Financial JournalismElites and SourcesPack Journalism & Group ThinkFraming of Political and Financial NewsNews Cycles and News PlatformsFinancial, Economic and Business ConceptsCorporate and Political Public RelationsGender in Political and Financial JournalismReporting the Crisis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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