Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module examines the development of journalism in Ireland over the course of the twentieth-century. It traces how journalism evolved over the decades and examines what factors shaped it at different times. It looks at how the position of journalist and the power of journalism are products of their time and how both are shaped by political, religious, economic, technological, and cultural forces. Ultimately, it examines how the prevailing political and social atmospheres facilitated or constrained the work of journalists, how their work influenced society, and the relationship between journalism and the processes of social stagnation and social change. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Critique the development of journalism in Ireland over the course of the twentieth century. 2. Identify the key moments, events, and persons in the development of journalism in Ireland. 3. Identify how changing social, cultural, political, and economic contexts have shaped the development of journalism. 4. Analyse how different forces - state, religious, lobby groups - can influence, facilitate, and restrict the practice of journalism. 5. Analyse how the output of particular media institutions and journalists impacted on society and on the processes of social stagnation and social change. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Week 1: Pre-1900s: Press, Politics and Journalism The press and political landscape prior to Irish independence. Week 2: Free State: Censorship of Publications How censorship impacted on the practice of journalism in newly independent Ireland. Week 3: The Press & Journalism 1 (Irish Times) The history and journalistic ethos of the Irish Times. Week 4: The Press & Journalism 2 (Independent Newspapers) The history and journalistic ethos of Independent Newspapers. Week 5: The Press & Journalism 3 (Irish Press) The history and journalistic ethos of the Irish Press Group. Week 6: Broadcast Journalism (RTÉ) How broadcasting impacted on journalism. Week 7: Reading Week – No Class. Revise for Assessment. Week 8: Assessment Week In-Class Multiple Choice Quiz / Exam Briefing. Week 9: Broadcast Journalism & Northern Troubles How the Troubles impacted on journalism. Week 10: Female Journalism The evolution of female journalism over the 20th century. Week 11: Journalism & Religion How religious journalism evolved over the 20th century. Week 12: Investigative Journalism How investigative journalism evolved over the 20th century. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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