COM-4820: Citizen Journalism

Citizen journalists are changing the media landscape. They have served as first-hand witnesses to events by capturing police brutality, immigrant and refugee experiences, and previously unreported local stories in neighborhoods. They’ve challenged official narratives with documentary evidence, and brought fresh, from-the-street perspectives to audiences around the world. This course examines distinctions between professional journalism produced by established news organizations, the differences between witnessing news events and interpreting them, and emerging trends in our dynamic, media eco-system. It explores how citizen journalists are using cell phones, video, blogs and social media to inform publics about global, national and local events. Student learn by doing with hands-on writing and photo assignments. They write publishable stories, conduct interviews and collaborate on a class website showcasing the collective work.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
Method(s): Online Meeting (synchronous)
Course Type Liberal & Disciplinary Studies

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COM-4820: Citizen Journalism