REPORTING IN ENGLISH 1

概要

*(This is an advanced English class)* Opinion leaders (= media houses) effectively influence the public opinion of the audience/masses. It goes without saying while expressing one’s freedom of speech or freedom to broadcast in a democracy, the media houses consciously or unconsciously contribute to the misinterpretation of the facts. While the media are flooded with misinterpretation of facts, destroying the foundational values of the media profession, efforts have been made to counter the onslaught of fake news. Over the years, ethics in journalism have provided media professionals with a framework to safeguard basic responsibilities, such as those proposed by Wilbur Shramm and other researchers. In this course, students will watch, analyze and discuss video news reports from around the world and Japan to understand the diverse viewpoints, agendas and reporting styles that broadcasters have and to develop deeper understanding of the international news environment.

目標

- Students will become capable of comparing, contrasting and analyzing domestic and overseas online news/video reports. - Students will develop a deeper understanding of the current international news environment. - Students will be able to share their ideas and discuss issues related to journalism and media in English.

授業外の学習

Students will critically analyze after each class and summarize the content based on the day’s theme.

所要時間: At least 190 minutes per lecture.