Carleton University · JOUR 4506

Investigating Journalism: Trauma-Informed Journalism

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Journalists often swoop in at the most difficult moments of a person's life- aftermath of violent incident/catastrophe, tragic death of loved one, or culmination of painful criminal trial. Students will be prepared for ethical, practical and emotional challenges of reporting accurately, sensitively to traumatic events.

Conditions and arrangements

  • 3 hours per week
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Journalists often swoop in at the most difficult moments of a person's life- aftermath of violent incident/catastrophe, tragic death of loved one, or culmination of painful criminal trial. Students will be prepared for ethical, practical and emotional challenges of reporting accurately, sensitively to traumatic events.

  • 3 hours per week

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