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 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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