Handbook

This course explores the diverse voices that shape contemporary journalism and the values that underpin them. From the tone and authority of traditional reporting to the rise of grassroots storytelling and AI-generated content, students will critically engage with how journalistic voice influences public discourse. Through case studies, debates, and multimedia analysis, the course examines issues of representation, ethics, censorship, advocacy, and emerging technologies. Students will reflect on who gets to speak, who listens, and how journalism can be practiced with care, especially when covering trauma, crisis, and marginalised communities. By the end of the course, students will develop a nuanced understanding of 'active listening' and voice as both a tool and responsibility in journalism today. This course will particularly attract students who are interested in contemporary journalism's connection with social justice, politics, and identity.