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(This information is taken from the Handbook)
 

PACS6914 - Conflict-Resolving Media

Postgraduate

Department: Peace and Conflict Studies
School: School of Social and Political Sciences
Semester(s): Semester 2 Intensive , Summer
Year(s) offered: 2009
Credit Points: 6
   
Co-ordinator: A/Prof Jake Lynch and Ms Annabel McGoldrick
 
 UoS Description: lion

This unit examines media representations of conflict and their influence on the behaviour of those involved. t introduces creative ways for jounalists, media development workers and media activists to apply principles of conflict resolution. Students diagnose 'war journalism' and 'peace journalism', and analyse conflict in a journalism context. Theories of news and concepts of objectivity and responsibility are critically explored. Students gain practical skills in peace journalism and media activism as well as devising media interventions in conflict-affected areas.

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

2 hours per week equivalent intensive

 UoS Assessment: lion

Class participation (15%); journal 1,000 words (15%); final assignment 4,000 words (70%)

 Prohibition: lion

SCWK6935

 Corequisite: lion

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