Course Title: Certificate in Investigative Journalism & Crisis Reporting
Course level: General/Introductory course
Course Type: Self-paced
Course Work: 20-25 hours
Contact: courses (@) unidevv.org
Course Summary: The course will introduce the concept of investigative journalism and reflect on its history and its practice in different scenarios worldwide. A few exceptional examples of investigative reporting will be provided. In addition, a few notable non-profit organisations and media platforms working in the field of investigative journalism are reviewed. The second part of the course focuses on crisis reporting and looks at how some crises in the developing world, such as the ongoing civil war in South Sudan, are underreported in global mainstream media.
The final module offers a collection of useful online tools and funding opportunities for aspiring investigative journalists. An additional reading section features interviews with a few renowned investigative journalists.
Learning Materials: Reading, online lectures, case studies and third-party videos. All materials will be in English
Assessment: Successful completion of module quizzes and very short questions
Targeted Audience/Best suited for: BA and MA level students or professionals with an interest in investigative journalism or crisis reporting
