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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
VIM.JO.610

Journalism at the Age of Uncertainty, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Course code
VIM.JO.610
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Svetlana Pasti
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Communication Sciences Studies 100 %

The course invites students to analyze, experiment and discuss in class the current state of journalism as a profession, practice and entrepreneurship from the perspective of ongoing global changes in power, technology, economy and identity. In the process of active learning, the students will be encouraged to think about their future and profession beyond national boundaries, in a comparative context with non-Western countries (based on the BRICS journalism study).

The course consists of five online lectures and five workshops based on group work (20 hours). Basic completion of the course provides 5 credits: Students watch lectures, read articles suggested in reading materials, conduct independent research, work in groups to make joint presentations, and write essays.

Learning outcomes
Completion option 1
Students attend lectures, work in groups, do an independent homework for the implementation of the joint presentations and write an essay.

Participation in teaching

27.01.2022 07.03.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)