Carleton University · MPAD 4503

Journalism, Indigenous Peoples and Canada

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Students will explore how journalism in Canada has been associated with colonialism, be challenged to confront misrepresentation in the news media, and learn to consider new strategies and ethical frameworks for covering Indigenous people in the era of reconciliation.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Bachelor of Media Production and Design program.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4503 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Bachelor of Media Production and Design program.
  • Seminar three hours a week.
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Students will explore how journalism in Canada has been associated with colonialism, be challenged to confront misrepresentation in the news media, and learn to consider new strategies and ethical frameworks for covering Indigenous people in the era of reconciliation.

  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Bachelor of Media Production and Design program.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4503 (no longer offered).
  • Seminar three hours a week.

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