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Journalsim and modernism...What is this thing called journalism? How did it erupt as a form, and what propelled the culture of journalism to be distinct from literature?In this first program, we trace the ideas that formed the beginnings of journalism as we know it today; some say it was born from the Enlightenment, others say journalism itself was the cradle which rocked the Enlightenment.

Working The Fringes....Extensive coverage of the rebuilding of New Orleans is certainly something readers and viewers deserve, but they also deserve a form of journalism that has always been difficult for the press in the United States to produce: stories grounded in solid reporting about what is possible, rather than simply what is probable; stories that shatter the official zeitgeist; stories that help set the agenda.

Journals of opinion and the work of democracy..Interview with Victor Navasky, publisher and editorial director of The Nation. former editor of NYT Magazine and author of several books about US politics.

Can you trust a journalist?...Journalists must be prepared to take responsibility for the impact their reporting will have. Liberal theory of balance and fairness need to be updated if it is still to work in our media-savvy society.

 

 

General Media Resources

Cultures of Journalism

A terrific 13 part ABC Radio National series broadcast in 2004 which covers many of the issues raised in this course. Full transcripts are available and include comment from leading journalism studies academics.

The Columbia Journalism Review

This journal and now a daily blog comes out of Columbia University one of the world’s most respected journalism schools.

Journalism.org

A range of great resources including a special briefings area that has an enormous archive on Journalism in time of war that includes a special sub section on embedding. Thier daily briefings is an indispensible round up of media news and links.

The Poynter and Pew Institutes

Both have detailed and comprehensive articles on journalism and archives of articles. Poynter has a huge international database on the churches and sex abuse.

Annenberg Media Channel News Writing Series

A fantatsic 15 part free video-on-demand series on news and news writing. More than 100 journalists working in print, radio, and television reveal the secrets of their trade. Among those offering insights are Bob Woodward, Helen Thomas, Dave Barry, and Linda Ellerbee.

Beginning Reporting

Jim Hall's site is divided into three main sections and 17 subsections. The main sections reflect the principal jobs of the journalist: reporting, writing and rewriting.Hall believes, a good reporter is like a pinball in play, always gathering, writing, revising, gathering, writing, revising—until time runs out. The job is as simple, and as hard, as that.

Poynter NewsU

Over 20 detailed interactive courses in all aspects of journalism and editing practice.

JProf

A great site from journalism educator and author James Glen Stovall: a web site for those interested in journalism, especially teachers and students. This site contains many resources that will help those who want to learn about journalism.

Editor and Publisher

An industry newsletter that is a useful guide to current debates.

ABC Radio National’s Media Report

A weekly program that covers debates in the media and has a great set of transcript archives.

 

 

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