Graduate School of Intercultural Communications

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SOC500G1-213(社会学 / Sociology 500)
International Journalism
複雑化する国際情勢とジャーナリズム

Takehiko KANBAYASHI

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Faculty/Graduate school Graduate School of Intercultural Communications
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Year 2024
Class code X2032
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月4/Mon.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 市院棟‐302
Grade
Credit(s) 2
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Class taught by instructors with practical experience

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Outline (in English)

(Course outline)
The theme of this course is theories of international journalism in the information age. This course provides opportunities for students to critique news coverage in Japanese and foreign media outlets and discuss mainly the impact of social media; journalism and diplomacy; and political, economic and social factors influencing media content.

(Learning Objectives)
At the end of the course, students are expected to do the followings:
A. Have a clear understanding of the principles of journalism.
B. Have a clear understanding of the integral role of international journalism, especially in the face of complex global issues such as conflicts, migration, refugees and climate crisis.
C. Discuss the most pressing issues facing international journalism today.

(Learning activities outside of classroom)
Students will read articles and watch news programs in major Japanese and foreign media regularly about diplomatic and global issues.

(Grading Criteria /Policy)
Grading will be determined by 30% participation, 30% presentations, 40% writing assignments

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese