Digital Transformation of Journalism

This course provides an overview of key issues related to the digital transition of news media, in Switzerland and internationally. Each session focuses on a specific theme and links major research contributions with examples drawn from news media practices.
Topics include (among others):
•    Digital transformation of newsrooms and organisational models
•    Audience relationships and engagement strategies
•    Relationships with digital platforms
•    Information practices and the challenges news literacy

•    Identify key research in digital journalism and media studies
•    Conceptualise the challenges faced by news organisations in the digital age
•    Explain the current state of the journalistic field in relation to digitalisation

In presenza

The course combines lectures, group work, and student presentations.

The final grade is composed of 70% from the final written exam (covering assigned readings and course materials) and 30% from group work.