Business and Ethics

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Business and Ethics
Leerdoelen	Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit Upon successful completion of the course unit, students have acquired the following (in line with the Programme-level Learning Outcomes as noted in brackets): 1) Knowledge and understanding of the historical, sociocultural, technological, economic and political-judicial aspects of (news) media, media policies and journalism culture (1b) 2) Knowledge and understanding of the influence of technological, social and cultural developments on the journalistic profession and the process of gathering, selecting and presenting of news (1c/1c.1) 3) The ability to situate oneself within the diverse needs of actors within specific media fields, and to actively anticipate the needs of professionals within media fields in society (2c) 4) A professional attitude that is aware of the ethical and policy aspect of media, including ethical and judicial policies with regard to journalistic activities (3a/3a.1) 5) An awareness of the professional media field, including changes, policies, developments, and innovations (3b)
Omschrijving	This seminar aims to foster a general understanding of current business practices and ethical issues within contemporary journalism practice. Throughout seven sessions we will address a diverse range of developments in the media industry that are of vital importance to the profession. We will pay a great deal of attention to emerging trends in the news media field thanks to a range of societal, technological and economic developments while specifically examining how journalism adjusts to new dynamics. Topics can, for instance, include discussions of blurring boundaries between professions (e.g. the relation between journalism and PR), we look at the relation between social media and journalistic practice or we debate how to fund journalism in a time where information is regarded as ‘free’. Throughout the course, we will pay close attention to ethical questions that arise when dealing with these changes in the business of journalism. What are the ethical challenges journalists face thanks to digital innovation? How does journalistic practice react and how do scholars research these developments? The final exam will test knowledge and understanding of the assigned literature and the seminars.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, zelfstudie (This course unit contains weekly lectures.)
Toetsvorm	digitale toetsing, schriftelijke opdracht(en)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. A. Heinrich
Docent(en)	prof. drs. B.J. Brouwers ,dr. A. Heinrich
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Compulsory reading material will be announced via Nestor and in class.
Entreevoorwaarden	Admission to the English-taught master's programme of Journalism.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ma Mediastudies  (Ma Journalism (Engelstalig)) 1 semester II a verplicht