LO1: Analyse theories of power and ideology in relation to the global news paradigm especially from feminist and decolonised perspectives.
LO2: Engage critically in both scholarly and journalistic debates about global news.
LO3: Demonstrate a grounding in both the historical context and varied landscape of global news.
LO4: Assess the role of both state and market forces in shaping global news agendas.
LO5: Develop critical and ethical journalism practice in regard to global news stories.
LO6: Evaluate emergent challenges and opportunities for sustainability and building audience trust in the global news industry
Learning Outcomes
LO1 Synthesise multimedia storytelling skills to document human rights abuses
LO2 Critically evaluate the role of advocacy journalism in shaping public opinion and policy on human rights issues
LO3 Demonstrate critical awareness of future trends in human rights reporting, including the impact of AI and digital disinformation on human rights journalism
LO1: Synthesise and apply a critical awareness of writing for and with visual imagery
LO2: Develop ideas for long-form visual storytelling including photjournalism essays and documentaries
LO3: Navigate and negotiate complex practical and ethical risks associated with freelance careers in photojournalism and documentary film production
