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INR302Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

International Relations And The Media

This course explores the intricate relationship between media and international relations. It examines how media facilitates interactions among nations, its various forms, and the challenges and prospects within Nigeria. The course delves into the evolution of international relations, the roles of media in foreign missions, and its influence on diplomacy and public image. It further investigates the media's impact on foreign policy, conflict coverage, and digital diplomacy in Africa, providing a comprehensive understanding of media's role in shaping global interactions.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
MediaInternational RelationsDiplomacyForeign PolicyAfrica

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Media Theory

2

International Relations Theory

3

Media Effects

4

Digital Diplomacy

5

Foreign Policy

6

African Media

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Public Relations Specialist

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Policy Analyst

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International Relations Officer

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Conceptual Issues: Media and International Relations

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope and objectives.
  • •Define media and international relations.
  • •Understand media effects and their impact on public perception.
Week
2

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Origin and Types of Media

2 study hours
  • •Trace the origin of media from cave paintings to modern digital forms.
  • •Identify and discuss the types of media: print, broadcast, and internet.
  • •Analyze the evolution and convergence of traditional and new media.
Week
3

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Origin and evolution of international relations

2 study hours
  • •Identify the origin of international relations in ancient civilizations.
  • •Trace the evolution of international relations from pre-state to the state system.
  • •Examine the impact of the Peace of Westphalia and the French Revolution on international relations.
Week
4

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 4: The Relationship between Media and Society

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the complex relationship between media and society.
  • •Explain how media influences laws and governance.
  • •Analyze the role of power, social integration, and social change in media's impact.
Week
5

Module 2: Theories of Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 1: Traditional Theories

2 study hours
  • •Relate realist theory to media and international relations.
  • •Apply liberalism to understand the relationship between media and international relations.
  • •Compare and contrast realist and liberal perspectives on media's role.
Week
6

Module 2: Theories of Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 2: Positivist Media Theories The Media as Apolitical Observer

2 study hours
  • •Discuss positivist media theories and their tenets.
  • •Apply the theory to the discussion of media and international relations.
  • •Understand the media as an apolitical observer.
Week
7

Module 2: Theories of Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 3: Agenda Setting and Creating Public Opinion

2 study hours
  • •Explain the agenda-setting theory in detail.
  • •Apply the theory to the discussion of media and international relations.
  • •Understand how media influences the importance placed on public agenda topics.
Week
8

Module 2: Theories of Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 4: The Media in International Relations Theory

2 study hours
  • •Explain the basic assumptions of critical media theory.
  • •Analyze its applicability to the explanation of the relationship between the media and international relations.
  • •Understand how media reinforces hegemonic ideology.
Week
9

Module 3: Relationships between the Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 1 The Media's Power in the Domestic Politics

2 study hours
  • •Explain the five political functions of the media.
  • •Understand the media's role in expressing information and ideologies.
  • •Analyze how media acts as a public watchdog and mobilizes political action.
Week
10

Module 3: Relationships between the Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 2 The influence of the media in international diplomacy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss international diplomacy and its evolution.
  • •Evaluate the influence of the media on international diplomatic practice.
  • •Understand the role of media in negotiation and conflict resolution.
Week
11

Module 3: Relationships between the Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 3 The media's power in international relations The CNN effect

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the power of the media in international politics since the advent of satellite television.
  • •Evaluate the media effect in the conduct of war and maintenance of global peace.
  • •Understand the CNN effect and its impact on foreign policy.
Week
12

Module 3: Relationships between the Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 4 The media's power in international relations The Al Jazeera effect

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the effect of the power of the new media's Power in International Relations with a focus on the 'Al Jazeera effect'.
  • •Explain how the emergence of Al Jazeera and other non-Western media networks has transformed international power struggle and have enabled the rise of the rest against the Western hegemony.
Week
13

Module 3: Relationships between the Media and International Relations

2h

Unit 5 The general role of media in international relations

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the role of media in international relations.
  • •Explain the effect of an increasingly connected, complex world.
  • •Evaluate political mobilization on a global scale and transparency in international diplomacy.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review key concepts and definitions from each unit.

2

Create summaries of major theories and their applications.

3

Analyze case studies of media influence on international relations.

4

Practice answering essay questions on foreign policy and digital diplomacy.

5

Focus on understanding the African context and challenges.

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