Journalism in English Speaking Countries
Universita della Svizzera italiana
Lugano, Switzerland
Instructor: Dr. Lee B. Becker
Spring 2000

Monday, January 24, 14.00-18.00

Introduction and Discussion of Seminar Plans
Overview of the U.S. Media System

Tuesday, January 25, 16.00-18.00

Structure of U.S. Media System

Wednesday, January 26, 08.30-10.30

Journalism in U.S. Media System

Thursday, January 27, 08.30-10.30

Overview of the Media Systems of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK

Friday, January 28, 14.00-18.00

Overview of the Media Systems of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK (continued)
Journalism Education in U.S.
Class Exercise: Reviewing and Comparing Web Sites for Journalism Programs in English Speaking Countries

Monday, January 31, 14.00-18.00

Journalism Education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK Globalization of Media Organizations and its Impact on News
Class Exercise: Comparison of Media Products in English Speaking Countries Using the Web

Tuesday, February 1, 16.00-18.00

Media Law in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US

Wednesday, February 2, 8.30-10.30

Role of Press in Investigating Government
Discussion of Watergate and Media Coverage of Clinton Scandals

Thursday, February 3, 8.30-10.30

How News is Defined and Gathered in English Speaking Countries
Summary: What Should U.S. Journalism Learn from European Journalism?
Class Summary and Evaluation

Friday, February 5, 9.00-18.00

Oral Exams