Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of East Anglia
Course Title:
Fake News-American Journalism and Practice
Course Number:
AMAH- 5049B
Course Description:
How do we know what is real and what is fake? Previous generations, we are told, could reliably turn to “the news”—but is that really true? From the very beginning, American news was always synonymous with low scandal, scurrilous rumour, and fakery. And yet, there is no doubt that there have been crucial moments when journalists and journalism have gone beyond merely reporting events, to shape the public imagination. “The news” has always manipulated as much as informed its audiences, and in this module you will learn about how this in turn has shaped American life. In learning about the history of journalism and its cultural impact in America in the wider global context, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the art of journalism, both critically and in practice. You will engage with questions surrounding print, broadcast and digital media—looking back to the past, reflecting on
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HNRS 130, INTS 399
Course URL:
https://www.uea.ac.uk/documents/2654296/5385838/AMA+Spring+2019-20.pdf/b4809d64-b35e-6644-c86b-b6f24c8e6c3b
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