Carleton University · JOUR 4501

Investigating Journalism: Gender, Identity and Inequality

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

How social concepts of gender, identity and inequality influence journalism. Theoretical and textual analysis. Historical and contemporary case studies from mainstream and alternative media exploring journalistic expression, professional practices, status and expectations, and cultural representations.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as MPAD 4501 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4307 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
  • Seminar three hours a week.
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How social concepts of gender, identity and inequality influence journalism. Theoretical and textual analysis. Historical and contemporary case studies from mainstream and alternative media exploring journalistic expression, professional practices, status and expectations, and cultural representations.

  • Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
  • Also listed as MPAD 4501 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4307 (no longer offered).
  • Seminar three hours a week.

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