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Being a journalist requires good general knowledge and covering certain events (economic crisis, environmental summits, elections, trials in court...) requires specialist knowledge in certain areas. Our experts at France 24 and RFI will go through certain subjects in detail with you to ensure the highest degree of understanding within a short space of time.

The increase in terror attacks worldwide poses a challenge for media professionals. Should journalists systematically cover such dramatic events at the risk of becoming a propaganda tool? Should journalists instead dismiss such events and risk being accused of covering up the truth? Compare the different ways of treating information with managers at France Medias Monde.

Course objectives

  • Learning about the different propaganda tools used by terrorist groups

  • How to filter information according to ethical standards

Content

  • Studying the propaganda methods of different terrorist organisations

  • Learning how to verify information on social media

  • Overview of legislative and ethics codes

  • Case studies

Teaching method: Reviewing and studying case studies. Discussions and debate. A lot of practical group work. Interactive activities during which each participant can express their ideas and the group works to find collective solutions.

Target audience: All journalists in an editorial team

Duration: 1 day

Location: On-site

Ethics should always be one of the pillars of journalism. It’s the trust in the information broadcast by a media outlet which enables them to retain a loyal audience. Journalists and owners of media outlets should never forget this fact. You’ll tackle these questions with managers at France 24, RFI and MCD.

Course objectives

  • Studying the main media ethics codes

  • Understanding the key rules and how to put them into practice

Content

  • Studying the main legislative and professional texts on ethics

  • The ethics code of France Medias Monde

  • Case studies

Teaching method:

Course led by a mediator at France Medias Monde or a channel director with numerous debates on the central questions concerning ethical practice in journalism. Study of case studies. Role-play.

Target audience: All members of an editorial team

Duration: 1-2 days

Location: On-site