Information Retrieval and Ethics of Journalists (5 cr)
Code: KU00CU46-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 27.09.2024
Timing
24.09.2024 - 10.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Arts Academy
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 26
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Media Arts
Teachers
- Anna Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anna Kuusela
Groups
-
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- 27.09.2024 09:00 - 12:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 04.10.2024 07:30 - 16:45, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 08.10.2024 13:00 - 16:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 22.10.2024 13:00 - 16:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 29.10.2024 09:00 - 12:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 05.11.2024 13:00 - 16:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 11.11.2024 13:00 - 16:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 19.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 03.12.2024 12:00 - 14:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
- 10.12.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Toimittajan tiedonhankinta ja etiikka KU00CU46-3001
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to
- distinguish between opinions and everyday knowledge, as well as scientific knowledge
- assess the reliability of information and sources
- obtain information from different channels
- explain the basics of legislation on the openness of government activities
- explain the importance of the Guidelines for Journalists and the principles of professional ethics in information gathering
- describe the rules of the game for journalistic interviews
- illustrate the responsibilities and duties of journalists as social actors
Content
The students familiarise themselves with information gathering and source criticism as key tools for journalists. They practice critical information gathering from different sources. The students familiarise themselves with the Guidelines for Journalists and ethical practices in the field with examples. Students get acquainted with the legislation on openness from the point of view of journalistic work and get involved in the ethical practices of journalistic interviewing.
Evaluation scale
H-5