2020-2021 / PEAV0003-1

journalistic ethics

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in multilingual communication (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in journalism (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Marc Vanesse

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Each profession defines its own deontological rules. When a student is introduced to a more theoretical vocation, he or she is led to analyze in a critical manner the texts that frame the journalist's profession, in particular, and the sphere of the media in general. Then, during a sequence intended to be of practical value, the student will be confronted with problematic case studies (keeping sources secret, conscience clause, plagiarism, right to respond, legal problems...). In order to enrich the discussion, many cases will be debated with professionals from the sector under discussion (journalists, professional association of journalists, lawyers, judges, experts in the deontology of the media...)

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

- To understand. To perfect one's knowledge of the deontology of information.
- To gain mastery. To apply in one's work the cardinal rules of one whose job it is to inform.
- To adapt. Depending on complex circumstances, to choose an adequate behaviour from a deontological point of view.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

- Frequent reader of newspapers and consumer of audiovisual media
- A high level of skill in major journalistic genres, such as is taught in the course, Techniques du journalisme (3rd Bac).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

There will be two papers to write.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Length and period: 30 hours during the first term.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

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Recommended or required readings

- Transparencies used in class will be available online. - Highly recommended readings: Marc-François Bernier, Ethique et déontologie du journalisme, Laval, Presses universitaires de Laval, 2015 ; Claude-Jean Bertrand, La déontologie des médias, Paris, Coll. « Que sais-je ? », Presses universitaires de France, 1997.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

- Two papers - An oral examination

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Titulaire : Marc Vanesse Département Médias, Culture et Communication Place du 20 août, 7, 2e étage Tél : 04-366.29.57  marc.vanesse@uliege.be

Assistant-chercheur: Boris Krywicki 04-366.38.60 boris.krywicki@uliege.be

Secrétariat: Anne-Marie D'Acchille 04-366.32.79 AM.Dacchille@uliege.be