Journalism Tenets in a Contemporary News Environment

Introduction to the Course and Media Landscape00:00:00

Professor Pantich outlines the course structure, based on her book on digital news literacy, and defines journalism's role in the contemporary media ecosystem, distinguishing between legacy and online media.

The Evolution of Journalism Principles00:06:39

The discussion covers core principles including truth, accuracy, verification, independence, and objectivity, emphasizing how social media and AI have necessitated a shift toward collaborative verification.

Transparency, Interactivity, and Immediacy00:16:28

Exploration of modern journalistic tenets such as transparency in sources, the shift to two-way audience interaction, and the demand for immediacy through formats like live blogs.

Course Exercises and Conclusion00:21:00

The lecture concludes with practical assignments on analyzing news articles for verification and bias, alongside a summary of key concepts and additional resources provided on the professor's channel.