Learning outcomes
After a completed course the student is expected to have basic knowledge on how, as an authority / non-media organization, to plan for meeting mass media in a crisis, on how journalists work during a crisis, on the legislation regarding crisis related media reporting, and what research shows about how crisis reporting can affect crisis victims and the public.
Contents
In the course, the media’s role in crises is described, from a victim, authority, public, and journalist viewpoint. The course consists of a description of the crisis-related work structure of media organizations, legislation related to media work at a crisis scene, what research shows regarding mass media’s role in crises, and how non-media organizations should plan for meeting the media in a crisis.
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Attendance of lectures, preparation for exercises, exam.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Belongs to following study modules
