MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT

Course Description

Basing on main theoretical debates and empirical case analyses about the complex role of media in conflict situations, this course aims to provide a critical outlook and broad conception of the contemporary media in conflict situations within international arena. Within this framework it will mainly deal with the operational modes, embeddedness and freedom of media in its relations with decision-making mechanisms, armed forces, other armed players (i.e. militia, gangs, warlords, etc), international and regional agencies while reporting the crisis situations before, during and after the conflict.

MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 the relation of the conflicts in the modern world and the media of the 21th century,
2. 02 ) how to approach the subject multidimensionally and with critical thought
3. 03 3)how to analyse the contemporary examples

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Cottle, Simon. Mediatized Conflicts. 1 edition. Maidenhead, Berkshire, England ; New York, NY, USA: Open University Press, 2006
2. 02 Thussu, Daya, and Des Freedman, eds. War and the Media: Reporting Conflict 24/7. 1 edition. London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2003.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 the relation of the conflicts in the modern world and the media of the 21th century,
2. L02 ) how to approach the subject multidimensionally and with critical thought
3. L03 3)how to analyse the contemporary examples

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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