Carleton University · JOUR 4504

Investigating Journalism: The Media and International Development

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

A critical examination of the use of journalism as an instrument of international development, historically and currently. To what extent have these efforts been successful? On what grounds are they justified? In what regard have they been instruments of propaganda?.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as MPAD 4504 .
  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Seminar three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

A critical examination of the use of journalism as an instrument of international development, historically and currently. To what extent have these efforts been successful? On what grounds are they justified? In what regard have they been instruments of propaganda?.

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Also listed as MPAD 4504 .
  • Seminar three hours a week.

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