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Allan, S., ed. (2005) Journalism: Critical Issues. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Belsey, A. and Chadwick, R. (1992) Ethical Issues in Journalism and the Media. London: Psychology Press
Curran, J. and Seaton, J. (2003) Power without Responsibility London; Routledge
Frost, C. (2011) Journalism Ethics and Regulation. London: Longman
Hobsbawm, S. (2005) Where the Truth Lies. London: Atlantic
Hall, J. (2001) Online journalism : a critical primer. London: Pluto Press
Harcup, T. (2009) Journalism principles and practice. London: Sage
McNair, B., (2003) The Sociology of Journalism. London: Arnold
Pilger, J. (1998) Hidden Agendas. London: Vintage
Robinson, D. and Groves, J. (1999) Introducing Philosophy. London: Icon
Rudin, R., Ibbotson, T. (2002) An Introduction to Journalism. Oxford:Focal Press
Sanders, K. (2003) Ethics and Journalism. London: Sage
Warburton, N. (2004) Philosophy - The Basics. London: Routledge
Wilson, J., (1996) Understanding Journalism : a guide to issues. London: Routledge

British Journalism Review
Columbia Journalism Review
Harper's (critical US current affairs magazine)
Journalism Studies (academic and practitioner interrogation of journalism theories, practices and issues)
New Internationalist (one-theme-per-issue worker's co-op magazine that continually assaults the media)
Private Eye
www.commondreams.org
www.fair.org
www.medialens.org
www.opendemocracy.org
www.outtherenews.org
www.reportingtheworld.org
www.transcend.org

The aim of this module is to provide students with the analytical skills necessary to discuss and clarify philosophical issues relevant to the study of journalism. Specifically, the module aims to critically interrogate the theory and practice of journalism. This objective will be pursued through an examination of such philosophical questions as the nature of truth, the difference between opinion and knowledge, the relation of language to the world, the use of language as a mode of communication and as a means of persuasion, ideology, repressive discourse, the limits of free expression and the justification of political power. These topics will be explored in relation to ethical and political issues central to contemporary journalistic practice and with continuous reference to that practice.

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

12 x workshops (2 hours) = 24 hours
To introduce key concepts and information and facilitate group discussion based around key set texts provided for students as pre-class readers.

Independent learning = 126 hours
Developing knowledge, understanding and application of philosophical methods and ideas in negotiation with understanding and assessments of the role, practice and instrumentalities of journalism.

Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled L&T activities
84% guided independent learning