INTRODUCTION

Journalism for Social Change (5 ECTS) is an online course initiated by Vikes (The Finnish Foundation for Media, Communication and Development) and IPS Finland as an integral part of their project called Kulmakivi.

The pilot course was organized in spring 2010, by Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak), in cooperationwith the Ghana Institute of Journalism, GIJ. In spring 2011, the online course was implemented again, this time by Turku University of Applied Sciences, Degree Programme in Journalism, in cooperation with GIJ.

During both implementations, the online course had ca. 40 participants. Participants were Finnish journalism and communication students, exchange students and Ghanaian journalism students.

The lecturer in charge of the course during both implementations was Pirita Juppi, Principal Lecturer of Journalism (pirita.juppi@turkuamk.fi).

During the course students learn to understand and appreciate the importance of mass communication, especially of journalism, for freedom of expression, human rights, global and social justice and responsibility, democracy and social changes.

Interaction and dialogue among the diverse student group is emphasized in learning assignments.

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Minors should not be drivers ‘mates’

Posted by Adi Namaran on November 8, 2011 at 6:10pm 0 Comments

My heart aches each time I notice these young boys playing drivers ‘mates’ on our commercial vehicles, mainly ‘trotros’. We board these buses daily, pay our fares and pretend we do not see how the future of these young ones is put at risk. The…

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NO JOBS; BUT THERE IS JOB

Posted by KUMAH MOSES REXFORD KOJO on April 13, 2011 at 1:20pm 1 Comment

Almost always, students successfully complete school but stay in the house after their National Services, complaining about lack of jobs thus if they are not retained. But where there are no opportunities, there exists an opportunity but not seen…

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Journalism for Social Change Online Learning Materials

Journalism for Social Change online course is not currently active. However, you can still access the online learning materials of the course and familiarize yourself with the learning activities of the course.

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MEDIA PRODUCTIONS 125 Replies

This is where the process of your community-based media production will be followed and commented by teachers and your fellow students. Remember to post a message to this discussion at the instructed phases of the process to keep the rest of the…Continue

Started by Pirita Juppi in Educational discussions. Last reply by Kodwo Jonas Anson Boateng Jun 13, 2011.

Job and other opportunities for journalists 7 Replies

Here you can advertise intresting opportunities for European and African journalists/journalism students, e.g. job opportunities, seminars or competitions.

Started by Pirita Juppi in Off the topic discussions. Last reply by Pirita Juppi Jun 6, 2011.

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Discussion topics in the online course 2011     ORIENTATION DISCUSSION 1: Limitations to the freedom of expression (WEEK 11)   In your experience, what are the biggest challenges to freedom of expression in your home country? In the discussion,…
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