Core Module Information
Module title: Global Current Affairs

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: JAC07116
Module leader: Ivana Ebel
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Frequently as a journalist, you will need to evaluate news from cultures and societies you do not know much about. This module will introduce you to a range of approaches to reporting different world regions and global themes. It will allow you to compare and analyse the coverage of international affairs in a diverse range of world media.This module offers a global panorama of the main issues you will see on the news, with a historical and contextual approach, contributing to developing your analytical skills. It will provide you with a critical insight into a range of world views across our planet, and into how recent events in history shaped them. You will be introduced to global regions and players and reflect on global themes. You will find out how cross-cultural issues shape the way journalists report news around the globe.You will gain an insight into ways international news is processed at foreign desks. You will also learn to source and develop foreign affairs content that you can pitch as long-form journalism and adapt for a range of global media audiences.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a broad knowledge of contemporary world history and global current affairs.

LO2: Demonstrate a broad understanding of key events, forces and factors shaping the 21st century global affairs agenda.

LO3: Compare and evaluate the coverage of global current affairs in a range of mainstream and alternative media around the globe.

LO4: Develop original and relevant global affairs content and pitch it to commissioning editors.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ivana Ebel
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 36 Lecture sessions that include explanations, theories, and examples, supported by visual aids like slides and videos, engaging with the students through questions, discussions, and tasks to be developed in class.
Online Guided independent study 164 You are expected to engage with daily global news content and understand the historical aspects that shape our world. You should work both individually and in groups on your assessments by researching and actively engaging with the module's reading list.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 50 1~2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 A literature review of a relevant current global issue and a proposal to cover it for an established media outlet.
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3~4 Week 4 HOURS= 3 min/student Oral presentation on a global current affair.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
JAC07116 Global Current Affairs