Journalism, the future, and you!

  • 4.8
Approx. 27 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course teaches the fundamentals of international journalism, including how to report on global events, cultural differences, and international politics.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to identify and report on global events with accuracy and impartiality
  • Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity when reporting on international topics
  • Explore the challenges and ethical considerations of international journalism

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Develop skills to report on global events with accuracy and impartiality
  • Understand cultural differences and how to report on them sensitively
  • Gain insight into the ethical considerations of international journalism

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • A basic understanding of journalism principles
  • Proficiency in English

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online

Similar Courses

  • Reporting on Global Issues
  • International Relations
  • Global Diplomacy

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Notable People in This Field

  • Christiane Amanpour
  • Anderson Cooper

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Description

You will learn about the career paths that are available in journalism, and what opportunities the skill sets of a journalist can offer in other fields. You will explore areas such as being an international correspondent, self-publishing in journalism, as well as how to freelance in the field. You will be empowered to develop your own path in journalism, from being an active and informed consumer, to being a journalist.

Outline

  • Welcome to the Michigan State School of Journalism
  • This is the world of journalism
  • The Michigan State School of Journalism
  • Meet your School of Journalism faculty
  • #SpartansWill
  • Earning and Keeping Trust
  • Journalists and ethics
  • Undercover reporting and deception
  • Fairness and balance
  • Plagiarism & fabrication
  • Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics
  • Undercover reporting and deception
  • Understanding fairness and balance
  • Earning and keeping trust
  • Tough Calls
  • Conflict of interest tension
  • Disaster situations
  • Tensions between journalists and news sources
  • Journalists and privacy rights
  • Understanding conflict of interest
  • Violence, disaster and tragedy
  • Relationships with news sources
  • Understanding privacy
  • International Journalism
  • Intro to International Journalism
  • Journalist safety & press rights defenders
  • The life of international correspondents
  • Covering world news from home
  • Understanding national press systems
  • Understanding journalists' safety
  • Reporting about world news from home
  • The Future of Journalism...and You
  • Our changing journalism world
  • Publishing...on your terms
  • Freelancing in journalism
  • Journalism, the future and you
  • The economics of journalism
  • Business aspects of freelancing
  • Understanding successful freelancing

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the world of international journalism with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students praise the course for its engaging lectures and valuable insights into global reporting.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Valuable insights into global reporting

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging lectures
  • In-depth coverage of international journalism
  • Highly knowledgeable instructors
  • Flexible learning options
  • Useful assignments and quizzes

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical issues with the online platform
  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Some materials may be outdated
  • Not suitable for beginners
  • Requires a significant time commitment
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
Joanne C. Gerstner, Jeremy Steele, David Poulson, Eric Freedman, Joe Grimm, Lucinda D. Davenport
Michigan State University
Coursera

Instructor

Joanne C. Gerstner

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