The Economics and Organization of Journalism
7,5 Credit Course on Advanced level. Free standing course also part of Master's Programme in Journalism first semester.
The course provides an overall understanding of the economic and organizational factors that shape contemporary journalism. Research on public service versus commercial journalism is being noted, as well how different forms of financing and payment models affect journalism's content and production processes.
The course also includes research on the impact of technology on the news media's organization and editorial structures.
After the course the student should be able to:
- explain the historical relationship between journalism and various economic and organizationa terms,
- critically and systematically analyze and interpret the relationship between journalism and various economic and
organizational conditions, as well as how technological change has affected systems for the production of journalism and content.
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Course structure
This course run half pace (50%) second half of the semester "Period 2". Courses of this nature usually have one or two days per week with lectures/seminars. This is to enable students - if schedule permits - to also take another advanced level course parallell. Courses second half of the Fall Semester typically start late October/early November and run past New Year until mid January.
Teaching format
Teaching consists of lectures and seminars. Course requirements: seminars are mandatory elements of the course.
Language of instruction is English.
This course is part of HMJOA Master's Programme in Journalism Studies
Master's Programme in Journalism Studies (HMJOA)
Assessment
Take home exam. This form of exam is typically a longer text that you get for instance a week to write in an academic style with proper references.
During the course you may also have to write texts or written excercices to the seminars, however these are not exams or graded but part of the mandatory seminars.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Contact
Student Counsellor Journalism and Media and Communication StudiesMattias JohannessonStudent Counsellor
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Irregular office hours
Out of office 20 December 2024 to 7 January 2025
