CDM 1125

The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the principles and practical application of Journalism. Emphasis is given to the evolution of the role and function of Journalism from print to digital form and to the needs of the modern multimedia environment. The code of journalistic ethics and the concept of conflict of interest are introduced. At the same time, students understand the ways in which journalism and the news mediate the relationships and institutions of the society, while reflecting on the challenges arising from public mistrust and suspicion towards the media. 
At the practical level, students are taught the criteria for identifying good stories, methods of searching, gathering and evaluating information, creating news and writing articles that inform and engage the readers. 

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to: 

• Understand the role of the journalist and his/her obligations towards the society
• Understand the structure and function of the journalism context
• Appreciate the particular requirements of practicing Journalism in the contemporary digital environment
• Develop the skills of research, evaluation and presentation of the news
• Think critically, independently and creatively about events and trends locally and globally
• Work within an ethical framework for the pursuit of truth, accuracy, justice and the integration of diversity.