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KEYTOPICS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this unit, teachers will be able to:
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES and ACTIVITIES
‘In the end journalism is an act of character.’
Bill Kovach andTom Rosenstiel, The Elements of Journalism
If the state seeks to regulate the media it will interfere with the independence of journalists 81
and their ability to cover events in the way they deem best. But the media are social actors who can exert great power in society so, in order to protect their freedom from regulation and control, it is usually believed that journalists need to regulate themselves by adopting codes of ethical conduct or setting out professional guidelines on how stories or events should be covered.
Examine the code of ethics established by journalists – (one example is the code of ethics established by the International Federation of Journalists; another example would be the BBC’s professional standards). Assess the intended purpose of each element of the codeAPPLICATION – CODE OF JOURNALISTIC ETHICS
APPLICATION – CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
— ACTIVITIES
82 have affected the freedom of the press rating of his or her country. Criteria covered in these indices include
teacher reviews provisions of codes of ethics and examines whether issues raised are adequately covered in existing professional codes. Members of the class call local media outlets to check if they have codes of conduct for their journalists. They may inquire further about how provisions of these codes are being enforced or implemented.
ASSESSMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
TOPICS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
Public’s right to know and principles of freedom of information: Article 19