Module: Peace and Conflict Journalism

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Peace and Conflict Journalism
Module Code	CM3013
School	School of Communications
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Saumava Mitra Semester 2: Saumava Mitra Autumn: Saumava Mitra
Module Teachers	Saumava Mitra
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module combines the theoretical and practical aspects of peace and conflict journalism for an in-depth learning experience. It provides students with the foundational theories, historical and cultural developments in the industry, and schools of thought pertinent to reporting on conflict, warfare and peacebuilding. The module draws on relevant academic literature and best examples of field reporting and analysis, as well as examining timely case studies on key issues and events and involving expert contributions. The goal is to offer students a comprehensive understanding of what shapes peace and conflict journalism today and to equip them with the skills necessary to contribute to this field.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the precursors and history of conflict and peace reporting.
2. Understand the foundational theories and concepts of peace and conflict journalism, as well as the main approaches to this kind of reporting.
3. Become familiar with central issues, challenges and dilemmas facing war and conflict reporters today.
4. Learn to put previously acquired journalistic skills into the context of peace and conflict reporting and apply the theoretical knowledge in practice.
5. Gain the ability to develop, plan and deliver quality reporting around conflict/peace-related topics and events.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Weekly lectures and discussion
Assignment Completion	46	Analytical, reporting and editorial projects
Independent Study	57	Regular critical reading and engagement with class materials
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Key topics & issues:
History of war and conflict reporting War reporting in popular culture Approaches to peace and conflict journalism: War reporting, conflict journalism, peace journalism, solidarity journalism, advocacy & journalism, feminist/intersectional aspects. Reporting on wars and conflicts Reporting on peace, resolution, reconstruction & rebuilding Migration, refugees, human rights & diversity Social movements and protests Terrorism, violent extremism & radicalization Social media and citizen journalism in conflict reporting Ethics, transparency & objectivity in conflict reporting Risks and threat modelling, specialised training, trauma – DART, CPJ Digital Safety Kit Environmental issues, corruption & conflict Hybrid warfare and cyberwarfare, OSINT

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	In-class activities and discussion	10%	n/a
Essay	Critical analysis (case study) of existing reporting	20%	n/a
Assignment	Original feature reporting piece on class topic	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Wahl-Jorgensen, K., & Hanitzsch, T. (Eds.).: 2009, The handbook of journalism studies, Routledge, 9781351683159
Allan, S., & Zelizer, B. (Eds.).: 2004, Reporting war: Journalism in wartime, Routledge,
Carruthers, S. L.: 2011, The media at war, Macmillan International Higher Education,
Markham, T.: 2012, The Politics of War Reporting: Authority, Authenticity and Morality, Oxford University Press,
Thussu, D. K., & Freedman, D. (Eds.).: 2003, War and the media: Reporting conflict 24/7, SAGE,

Other Resources

48617, 0, Additional resources will be suggested in class,

Programme or List of Programmes

JR	BA in Journalism
MAJ	MA in Journalism

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