Knowledge

The student...

understands the various elements of the journalistic work process
is familiar with journalistic methods and their application in real life journalism
understands different types of sources and how they are used in journalism
is familiar with criterias that guide different editorial decisions in media
understands the characteristics of different journalistic genres
is familiar with research on how journalism and editorial media influence individuals and society
is familiear with the role of the press and journalists in a democratic society
can update own knowledge on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism
has knowledge of the history of Norwegian journalism and its societal role from the end of World War II to the present day

Skills

The student...

can apply relevant journalistic methods, write simple news articles, and angle them in a newsworthy manner
can reflect on their own journalistic work and adjust it based on feedback from supervisors and/or editorial leaders
can gather information for journalistic stories, evaluate and analyze this information, and use it to highlight topics of relevance in society
can use a mobile phone and/or camera to illustrate journalistic stories

General Competence

The student...

has basic knowledge of press ethics and legal frameworks relevant to journalism
can plan and produce news articles in accordance with given journalistic standards
can write and present news content in an engaging manner
can exchange views and experiences with others in the field on journalistic and professional issues and discuss what constitutes good and socially beneficial journalism
is familiar with innovations in the media industry and how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in newsrooms

Subject description 7214

Introduction to Journalism