Course Details
Country:
Multiple
Institution:
External - Semester at Sea
Course Title:
Journalism, Peace, and War
Course Number:
JTC 418
Course Description:
Journalists, particularly during times of war, have the heavy responsibility of writing and recording the first rough draft of history. Yet it’s been said repeatedly that in times of war, truth is the first casualty. This course will examine, explore and evaluate how well journalists have done, throughout history as well as today, in separating fact from fiction, discerning truth from propaganda and providing crucial information over merely blood and sensationalism. We will get to know some of the men and women who have reported war and find out what motivated them in many cases to risk their lives. Does their work matter? Have they made a difference? Are they heroes or shills, thoughtful analysts or thrill-seeking adrenaline addicts? We will look at the concepts of objectivity and balance, and debate whether either is truly possible or desirable. We will dig into the concept of peace journalism vs. conflict reporting...
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
COMM 387, INTS 399
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