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
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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 |
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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. |
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Franklin, B. (2013). Future of journalism: developments and debates. London: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4815.2 .F88 2013 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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Conboy, M. (2004). Journalism: a critical history. London: Sage Publications. Call Number: PN 5114 .C66 2004 |
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Franklin, B. (2011). The future of journalism. London: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4815.2 .F88 2011 |
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McNair, B. (2006). Cultural chaos: journalism, news and power in a globalised world. London: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4749 .M35 2006 |
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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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