Conflict-Resolving Media
PACS6914
This unit examines media representations of conflict and their influence on the behaviour of those involved. It introduces creative ways for jounalists, media development workers and media activists to apply principles of conflict resolution. Students diagnose 'war journalism' and 'peace journalism', and analyse conflict in a journalism context. Theories of news and concepts of objectivity and responsibility are critically explored. Students gain practical skills in peace journalism and media activism as well as devising media interventions in conflict-affected areas.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 7, 8
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: PACS6914
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No
Our courses that offer this unit of study
- Master of Arts
- Master of Media Practice
- Master of Development Studies
- Master of Strategic Public Relations
- Master of Crosscultural Communication
- Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
- Master of Human Rights
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Media Practice
- Graduate Diploma in Development Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Strategic Public Relations
- Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Media Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Development Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
- Arts Postgraduate Non-award
- Arts Postgraduate Cross-Institutional