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AKU-KE | Digital Journalism: The Changing World of Journal: Past, Present & Future

Welcome to Master of Arts in Digital Journalism is a two-year, part-time programme fostering specialized problem-solving skills and innovation in research and journalistic practice. It seeks to foster a diverse cadre of media leaders and professionals.

The Changing World of Journal: Past, Present & Future

Course Description

This unit examines the changing media landscape in Africa and beyond. By reflecting on the past through the history of mass communication, students will explore current and future issues affecting media production and distribution. Focusing on issues relating to Africa and developing regions, students will use historical lessons to better contextualise and understand the opportunities and challenges facing media workers and industries within Africa and the global environment.

Required Readings

Anderson, P. J., Williams, M. & Ogola, G. (Eds.) (2013). The future of quality news journalism: a cross-continental analysis. New York: Routledge.

Call Number: PN 4815.2 .F88 2014
Barrett, E. and Berger, G. (2007). 50 Years of Journalism: Africa’s media since Ghana’s independence. Johannesburg: The African Editors’ Forum, Highway to Africa Media Foundation for West Africa. 

Franklin, B. (2013). Future of journalism: developments and debates. London: Routledge.

Call Number: PN 4815.2 .F88 2013

Franklin, B. (2015). The future of journalism: in an age of digital media and economic uncertainty. London: Routledge.

Call Number: PN 4815.2 .F88 2016

 

Recommended Readings

Aamidor, A., Kuypers, J. A. & Wiesinger, S. (2013). Media smackdown: deconstructing the news and the future of journalism. New York: Peter Lang. 

​Call Number: PN 4815.2 .A35 2013

Cebrian, J. L. (2011). The piano player in the brothel: the future of journalism. New York: The Overlook Press.

​Call Number: PQ 6653.E27 .C43 2011

Conboy, M. (2004). Journalism: a critical history. London: Sage Publications.

​Call Number: PN 5114 .C66 2004

Franklin, B. (2011). The future of journalism. London: Routledge.

​Call Number: PN 4815.2 .F88 2011

McNair, B. (2006). Cultural chaos: journalism, news and power in a globalised world. London: Routledge.

​Call Number: PN 4749 .M35 2006

Sheppard, S. B. (2013). Deadlines and disruption: my turbulent path from print to digital. New York: McGraw Hill.

​Call Number: PN 4874.E5 .S54 2013

 

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