Essays about: "Journalistic field"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 26 essays containing the words Journalistic field.

1. 21. A New Mediea Reform : A field study on the New Rwandan Media Reform.

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

   Author : Noah From; [2016]
   Keywords : Media reform; Development journalism; Self-censorship; Independent media;

   Abstract : The central role of media in the Rwandan genocide of 1994 has led to restrictive precautions from the government. Restrictive legislation due to the genocide has for long limited media freedoms and been target for domestic and international critique. READ MORE

3. 22. Condemned to be connected : Moroccan journalists' attitudes towards citizen journalists

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för mediestudier

   Author : Ellinor Eriksson; [2015]
   Keywords : Moroccan media; journalism; citizen journalism; discourse; professionalism; journalistic ideals; development journalism; self-censorship; freedom of expression;

   Abstract : This bachelor's thesis is based on a Minor Field Study (MFS) conducted in Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco, April and May 2015. The aim is to study Moroccan journalists' attitudes towards citizen journalism and its impact on the role of the journalist: 1) With what claims do they define citizen journalists and journalists respectively? and 2) In what ways do these claims relate to the impact citizen journalists can be expected to have on the role of the journalist and freedom of expression in Morocco? In the discussion, theories on discourse, professionalism, journalistic ideals, and development journalism are applied. READ MORE

4. 23. The Cambodian Curse : A field study on the role of journalists in modern Cambodia

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för mediestudier

   Author : Therese Bengtner; [2014]
   Keywords : Cambodia; field study; transitional democracy; normative media theory; role of journalists; social media; semi structured qualitative research interviews; observation methods.;

   Abstract : The title enlightens the difficulties of democratic transition that Cambodia experiences post Khmer Rouge. Media in transitional democracies is often described as a forced compromise between what is ideal and what is actually possible. READ MORE

5. 24. Can We Save Video Game Journalism? : Can grass roots media contribute with a more critical perspective to contemporary video game coverage?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Alejandro Soler; [2014]
   Keywords : Video game journalism; grass roots media; communication power; web 2.0; convergence culture; alternative media; citizens’ journalism;

   Abstract : Video game journalism has been accused for lack in journalistic legitimacy for decades. The historical relation between video game journalists and video game publishers has always been problematic from an objective point of view, as publishers have the power to govern and dictate journalistic coverage by withdrawing financial funding and review material. READ MORE

6. 25. “The Voice of the Voiceless” : News production and journalistic practice at Al Jazeera English

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionen

   Author : Emma Nyrén; [2014]
   Keywords : Al Jazeera English; journalism; news; media; new technologies; citizen journalism;

   Abstract : Abstract This thesis explores how the cultural and social media environments surrounding the journalism of Al Jazeera English are shaped by and shape the channel’s news practices. Al Jazeera English has been described as a contra-flow news organization in the global media landscape and this thesis discusses the different reasons why the channel is described in this way by looking at its origins, aims, characteristics and ideals. READ MORE