Disaster Journalism: Preventing the News from Turning into a Disaster
▶Summary
In a context where disasters have almost become a part of daily life, the activities of educated journalists about disasters have become vital to reduce the negative effects of disasters on societ...
▶Objectives
In a context where disasters have almost become a part of daily life, the activities of educated journalists about disasters have become vital to reduce the negative effects of disasters on societies. The aim of the Disaster Journalism Project is to close the gap in journalism education by producing curriculum, guidebooks and digital materials related to disaster journalism. Thus, it aims to contribute to the production of a qualified labour force for media organisations in combating disasters.
▶Activities
Disaster Journalism Course curriculum and content will be developed and given for a semester in partner HEIs. In addition to the curriculum, disaster journalism ethical, practical and safety guidebooks will be developed and an international LTT activity will be organised for journalists. Guidebooks will be turned into digital as podcasts, infographics and short videos to facilitate their usage and dissemination by for journalists, freelance publishers and social platform users.
▶Impact
It is expected that the curriculum to be produced within the scope of the project will be given as a course at HEIs, which will increase the awareness of students and journalists about disasters and make disaster journalism an academic area of expertise in journalism. When the training of active journalists with guidebooks and digital training materials is added to this, it is expected that the journalists can have an effective and useful role in disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery.