Required prerequisite knowledge

View the admission requirements for the MA programme in Global Journalism. 

Relevance within study programme

GJ 301 Journalism, Media and Globalization is a mandatory course in the MA Programme in Global Journalism at NLA University College and serves as the introductory course of the programme.

Introduction

Globalization affects journalism in a number of ways. To an increasing degree, one may speak about a global public arena, shared methods in news-gathering, joint technologies, an international media industry, a global journalist fraternity, and so forth. However, there are also tendencies that seem to contradict the perception of increased global cohesion within journalistic theory and practice. For example, local media cultures reveal diverse journalistic norms, and new technology is sometimes at odds with the idea of a global professional ideology. Thus, understanding journalism in the global world requires both knowledge of media globalization as well as awareness of local media practice.

GJ 301 Journalism, Media and Globalization aims to explore both global and local developments in journalistic practice. The course has two main parts. Part 1 explores journalistic practices around the world, leading up to the discussion of whether one can speak of an emerging globalizing journalism practice that transcends local journalism practice. Part 2 deals with media systems, i.e. attempts to understand media practices in relation to their political and societal context. 

Learning outcomes descriptors

Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of key issues within comparative journalism research
• has knowledge of the diversity of journalistic practices and ideologies around the world
• is familiar with recognized media system models both for the Western and the non-Western world
• is familiar with discussions in globalization with particular emphasis on the media perspective

Skills

The student:

• can compare journalistic ideologies in global perspective
• can explain and assess different positions pertaining to media globalization

General competence

The student:

• can reflect critically on issues of globalization in relation to journalism and the media
• is able to explain and make use of specialized nomenclature concerning journalism, media and globalization

Content

GJ 301-1: Journalism across the world

This part of the course focuses on the various regions of the world and considers journalistic practices and challenges for each area, in addition to offering a discussion of whether a global journalism identity is emerging. One of the issues to be discussed is the impact that current transformations in the media industry have on journalistic identity and practice in different societies. For every region, one particular topic - with global significance - will receive particular attention. Examples of such topics are journalism and risk, media corruption, development journalism, populist journalism, citizen journalism and the challenge of post-professional media. 

GJ 301-2: Media systems

The second main part of the course examines media systems in regional and global perspective. The starting-point is Hallin and Mancini's (2004) renowned three-tiered model of Western media systems (the polarized pluralist model, the democratic corporatist model and the liberal model), after which the course goes on to discuss alternative models elsewhere in the world. The course considers how journalism ideology and practice are interrelated with the overall media system of a given society.

Teaching and learning methods

The course has an introductory week with intensive teaching from Monday to Friday. The remaining six weeks of the course have weekly lectures. Online connection is available for the weekly lectures, but not for the introductory week.

Scope

250-300 hours. 

Final assessment

A 6-hour written exam (100% of the final grade)

Grading, examination

The exam is assessed according to the standard A-F grading system.

Permitted aids under examination

None

Assessment language

English or a Nordic language

Practice

None 

Course evaluation

Annual course evaluation in accordance with the quality assurance system for NLA University College. Students may also give their feedback on the course in the student group/in class.

Available as Single Course

Yes 

Reading list and academic resources

Book Chapter
Global journalism
Obijiofor, Levi; Hanusch, Folker, Global journalism, New York, NY, United States of America, Oxford University Press, 2019, 1-23, isbn:019006241X,
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Profiles of journalists: Demographic and employment patterns
Josephi, Beate; Hanusch, Folker; Alonso, Martin Oller; Shapiro, Ivor; Andresen, Kenneth; De Beer, Arnold; Hoxha, Abit; Moreira, Sonia Virginia; Rafter, Kevin; Skjerdal, Terje; Splendore, Sergio; Tandoc jr., Edson, Thomas Hanitzsch (redaktør), Profiles of journalists: Demographic and employment patterns, New York, Columbia University Press, XI, 434, 2019, 67-102, isbn:9780231186438, Book Chapter
Role orientations: Journalists' view on their place in society
Hanitzsch, Thomas; Vos, Tim P.; Standaert, Olivier; Hanusch, Folker; Hovden, Jan Fredrik; Hermans, Liesbeth; Ramaprasad, Jyotika, Thomas Hanitzsch (redaktør), Role orientations: Journalists' view on their place in society, New York, Columbia University Press, XI, 434, 2019, 161-198, isbn:9780231186438, Book Chapter
Modeling journalistic cultures: A global approach
Hanusch, Folker; Hanitzsch, Thomas, Thomas Hanitzsch (redaktør), Modeling journalistic cultures: A global approach, New York, Columbia University Press, XI, 434, 2019, 283-308, isbn:9780231186438, Book Chapter
Journalists in the 21st century: Conclusions
Weaver, David ; Willnat, Lars, Weaver, David ; Willnat, Lars, Journalists in the 21st century: Conclusions, 529-551, 2012-01-01, 529-551, isbn:9780203148679,
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Journalism education across the world
Obijiofor, Levi; Hanusch, Folker, Hanusch, Folker ; Obijiofor, Levi, Journalism education across the world, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011-09-26, 62-86, isbn:9780230236103,
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Approaches to reporting peace and conflict
Obijiofor, Levi; Hanusch, Folker, Hanusch, Folker ; Obijiofor, Levi, Approaches to reporting peace and conflict, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011-09-26, 131-153, isbn:9780230236103,
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European journalism
Lönnendonker, Julia, Tim P Vos (redaktør), European journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 1-13, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
North American journalism
Gutsche, Robert E., Tim P Vos (redaktør), North American journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 1085-1096, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
Asian journalism
George, Cherian, Tim P Vos (redaktør), Asian journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 1-13, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
Australian-Pacific journalism
Josephi, Beate, Tim P Vos (redaktør), Australian-Pacific journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 1-8, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
African journalism
Kalyango, Yusuf, Tim P Vos (redaktør), African journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 1-13, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
Middle Eastern and North African journalism
Pintak, Lawrence, Tim P Vos (redaktør), Middle Eastern and North African journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 939-950, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
Latin and South American journalism
Rosas-Moreno, Tania Cantrell; Joice, Vanessa de Macedo Higgins, Tim P Vos (redaktør), Latin and South American journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 847-859, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
Development journalism
Chattopadhyay, Saayan, Tim P Vos (redaktør), Development journalism, Hoboken, NJ, Wiley-Blackwell, 2019, 1-8, isbn:9781118841679, Book Chapter
Paths to professionalism
Waisbord, Silvio, Paths to professionalism, Oxford, Polity, 2013, 19-42, isbn:9780745651927,
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Global journalism : understanding world media systems
Daniela V Dimitrova (redaktør), Lanham, Maryland :, Rowman & Littlefield, xv, 239 sider, [2021]; © 2021, isbn:9781538146842 (hbk.) :; 9781538146859 (pbk.) :, Article
Transitional Justice and Transitional Journalism: Case-Study on Kosovo
James A. Sweeney, * Kenneth Andresen** and Abit Hoxha*** ABSTRACT 1, International Journal of Transitional Justice, 3, 14, 2020, 483-503, Book Chapter
From them to us: Alternative and citizen journalism
Michael Bromley and Vera Slavtcheva-Petkova, Slavtcheva-Petkova, Vera, Bromley, Michael, From them to us: Alternative and citizen journalism, London, Red Globe Press, xxii, 282 sider, 2019, 147-166, isbn:9781137604033; 9781137604040, Article
News Avoidance and Poverty: Intersectional Marginalization in the Norwegian " Media Welfare State "
Synnøve Skarsbø Lindtner & Torgeir Uberg Naerland, Journalism Studies, 2024-03-13, 1-18, Book Chapter
Evolving practices and role perceptions
Obijiofor, Levi; Hanusch, Folker, Hanusch, Folker ; Obijiofor, Levi, Evolving practices and role perceptions, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011-09-26, 37-61, isbn:9780230236103,
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The ongoing significance of national media systems in the context of media globalization
Flew, Terry ; Waisbord, Silvio, London, England, SAGE Publications, 620-636, Media, culture & society, 4, 37, 2015-05, 620-636,
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Book Chapter
Introduction; Comparing media systems
Hallin; Daniel C.; Mancini, Paolo, Daniel C. Hallin, Paolo Mancini, Introduction; Comparing media systems, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, XV, 342, 2004, 1-45, isbn:0521835356,
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Book Chapter
Media and political systems, and the question of differentiation
Hallin; Daniel C.; Mancini, Paolo, Daniel C. Hallin, Paolo Mancini, Media and political systems, and the question of differentiation, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, XV, 342, 2004, 66-86, isbn:0521835356,
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Book Chapter
Introduction
Hallin; Daniel C.; Mancini, Paolo, Paolo Mancini, Introduction, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, IX, 344, 2012, 1-10, isbn:9781107013650,
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Book Chapter
Conclusion
Hallin; Daniel C.; Mancini, Paolo, Paolo Mancini, Conclusion, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, IX, 344, 2012, 278-304, isbn:9781107013650,
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Book Chapter
Africanizing Three Models of Media and Politics: The South African Experience
Hadland, Adrian, Hadland, Adrian, Africanizing Three Models of Media and Politics: The South African Experience, Cambridge University Press, 96-118, 2011-11-28, 96-118, isbn:9781107013650,
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Book Chapter
Understanding China's Media System in a World Historical Context
Zhao, Yuezhi, Zhao, Yuezhi, Understanding China's Media System in a World Historical Context, Cambridge University Press, 143-174, 2011-11-28, 143-174, isbn:9781107013650,
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Book Chapter
How Far Can Media Systems Travel?: Applying Hallin and Mancini's Comparative Framework outside the Western World
Voltmer, Katrin, Voltmer, Katrin, How Far Can Media Systems Travel?: Applying Hallin and Mancini's Comparative Framework outside the Western World, Cambridge University Press, 224-245, 2011-11-28, 224-245, isbn:9781107013650,
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