Course ID
041476
Course Description
This course examines the rapidly-shifting arena of armed conflict and political violence in an intensively and expansively mediated era. It explores traditional journalistic business, culture and ethics in covering war and the more recent impact of technological transformations, focusing on new digital and social media forms employed by all actors. Through case studies, film, readings, and in-depth research, the class will explore the dynamic interplay among global media elites, local and citizen journalism, military communication, and state and non-state actions with intelligence gathering, security and propaganda, and the intersection of all this with public understanding of the conflict from within and without. It will also consider the character and value of 'peace journalism' and the roles various media forms might play in conflict escalation or in resolution, reconciliation and community-building.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
GLO445
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No