Global Journalism - Study Trip

Upon completion of the course, the student has achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the challenges of globalization for journalism
• is familiar with a media culture other than their own
• can explain possible connections between journalism and democracy building in a given geographical context
• has knowledge of basic theories about society and culture

Skills

The student

• can explain journalistic ideologies in a global perspective
• can produce journalism about or from societies other than their own or from multi-cultural environments

General competence

The student

• can familiarize themselves with the cultural and societal context of journalism
• can show understanding and respect for other societies and for people who live and work under different conditions

The course is structured with lectures and seminars at NLA University College, combined with an approximately two-week study trip to East Africa.

The focus is on how globalization affects journalism both in Norway and in other parts of the world. Current topics include global media communication, how other societies and ethnic groups are covered in Norwegian media, the professional challenges journalists face in dealing with other cultural viewpoints, and the extent to which journalistic values can be said to be universal or linked to a particular society.

The study trip aims to examine the role of journalism in a society that is different from the Norwegian one, with a particular focus on the role of the media in democratization processes. It also seeks to understand important social and cultural conditions that affect development in the country and visits. During the study, there will be teaching, excursions and the use of local resource persons. Students will be given work assignments during the stay.

The following two requirements must be approved prior to the final exam:

1. 80% class attendance
2. Completion of all assignments handed out on the study trip

If any of the work requirements is not approved, one new attempt will be given within the same semester.

• Norwegian
• Scandinavian languages
• English