Journalism in English Speaking Countries
Universita della Svizzera italiana
Lugano, Switzerland
Instructor: Dr. Lee B. Becker

Monday, January 25, 16.00-18.00
Introduction and Discussion of Seminar Plans
Overview of the U.S. Media System

Tuesday, January 26, 08.30-12.30
Continued Discussion of U.S. Media System
Comparison with Media Systems of UK, Canada and Australia

Wednesday, January 27, 08.30-10.30
Overview of Media Law in U.S.

Friday, January 29, 12.00-18.00
Continued Discussion of U.S. Media Law
Comparison with Media Law in UK, Canada and Australia
Role of Press in Investigating Government
Discussion of Watergate and Media Coverage of Clinton Scandals

Saturday, January 30, 08.30-12.30
Journalism Education in the United States, UK, Canada and Australia
Class Exercise: Reviewing and Comparing Web Sites for Journalism Programs in the U.S. and Canada

Monday, February 1, 16.00-18.00
Class Exercise: Comparison of Media Products in English Speaking Countries Using the Web

Tuesday, February 2, 8.30-12.30
Continued Discussion of Journalism Education in the United States
Review of Mass Communication Labor Force Statistics for U.S.
Newsroom Organization and Structure
Class Exercise: Creating a Newsroom for Lugano

Wednesday, February 3, 8.30-10.30
The Nature of News
Globalization of Media Organizations and Its Impact on News
Technological Change and its Impact on News
What Should U.S. Journalism Learn from European Journalism?

Friday, February 5, 13.30-16.15
Oral Exams

Saturday, February 6, 8.30-12.30
Oral Exams

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