Civic lifelong education: fostering informed citizenship amidst global challenges and democratic transformations

Hoggan-Kloubert, Tetyana; Brandi, Ulrik; Hodge, Steven; Knight, Elizabeth; Milana, Marcella

doi:10.1080/02601370.2023.2234133

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“…While contemporary media environments rapidly transform towards greater inclusiveness and transmediality, as a classical notion, the idea of informed citizens with "democratic capacities" remains a valid standard for policy making (Hoggan-Kloubert et al, 2023;Grabe & Myrick, 2016;Christians & Nordenstreng 2004). In line with classical notions of media civics, the essence of democratic decision-making is reflected in the qualities of journalistic professionalism, which are marked by a strong emphasis on factual accuracy and public accountability (Peters & Broersma, 2012).…”

Section: Journalism and Democratic Capacities: A Reciprocal Connectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These principles collectively constitute the core of the epistemic commons. Likewise, for citizens to form their opinions, they require access to information and knowledge; however, in the context of increased uncertainty and transmediality, this information may not always be ethically sourced and provided by professional journalists or the people with good intentions (Hoggan-Kloubert et al, 2023). Quite similarly, the classic vision of the democratic way of life obliges citizens to act responsibly.…”

Section: Journalism and Democratic Capacities: A Reciprocal Connectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A human-centric approach to countering disinformation

Balčytienė,

Kasparaitė,

Lenčiauskienė

2024

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Throughout all European countries, disinformation, the prevalence of false narratives and the rise of online radicalism are recognized as profound instances of “dysfunctional communication” driving contemporary societies toward populist polarization and conflict. As traditional guardians of knowledge authority and epistemic commons, the news media takes a bold stance in combatting disinformation, even though the profession is facing significant challenges in terms of business and trust production. How should journalism education respond to the increasing epistemic uncertainties and develop the essential skills and capacities for digital information verification, while fostering the commitment for ethical communication and serving the public good? This paper discusses the development and teaching of contemporary journalistic professionalism as a social process sustained via different digital mediums and contextualized within real-world events. Using the example of the pilot study, it suggests that within contemporary journalism education, there is a growing requirement to cultivate a collaborative ethos among journalists and sources, starting within the university setting. The experience gained from the source verification class, tested with Lithuanian journalism students in a collaborative learning situation, reveals fact-checking practices that anticipate the development of epistemic capacities and self-efficacy, crucial for resilient journalistic professionalism.

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Section: Journalism and Democratic Capacities: A Reciprocal Connectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Journalism and Democratic Capacities: A Reciprocal Connectionmentioning

confidence: 99%