Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media
Media is a powerful tool for promoting social justice. If you are an activist involved in promoting or advocating for a social cause, this course will provide you with valuable information and guidance.
The course will help you to identify and pitch a newsworthy story, select appropriate media for publicising your story; and assess the impact of your story. The course also addresses working in an ethical way as both an activist and citizen journalist.
What you'll learn
- Identify newsworthy issues
- Define the limits and possibilities of different mobile platforms and tools
- Identify an appropriate strategy and platform/tool to reach a defined target audience
- Apply ethical and safe media practices
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2 - 3 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | WitsX, Wits University via edX |
| Instructors | Paul McNally, Akona Zibonti, Boikaego Seadira, Sumeya Gasa, Susan Stos, Itumeleng Bahetane, Zandile Mashaba, Gladys Matasane |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development Social Sciences |
| Tags | Communication Social Sciences |
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2 - 3 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | WitsX, Wits University via edX |
| Instructors | Paul McNally, Akona Zibonti, Boikaego Seadira, Sumeya Gasa, Susan Stos, Itumeleng Bahetane, Zandile Mashaba, Gladys Matasane |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development Social Sciences |
| Tags | Communication Social Sciences |
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