Journalism and Populism/Nativism

About this programme

A study of the political, organizational, ideological and technical foundations of contemporary journalism will form the basis of this focus. Initially, the term "populist" is examined, as is research that critically examines "populism," in order to provide students with a basic understanding of a concept that has become widely accepted but often oversimplified and misunderstood. This is followed by an examination of the role that journalism (privately owned and public service), alternative media and social media platforms play by not only representing and reporting on the populist phenomenon, but also providing space for this political movement to develop and grow. The course will also address the development of related phenomena such as disinformation, "fake news" and "hyperpartisan media". The teaching consists of lectures and seminars. Course requirements: seminars are compulsory elements of the course. Teaching is in English. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description For a passing grade on the course, the student must be able to: - account for current research and theories about populism / nativism; - present current research and theories on the relationship between journalism, media and social media and populism / nativism; demonstrate the ability to critically examine the effects of media structures, practices, funding, use and reception on the development of populism and nativism. a. The course is examined through an individual exam and written assignments. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. The cour