SKILLS TO LEARN

• I know what information and media are.
• I can name my country’s main media outlets.
• I am familiar with the information cycle.
• I understand the concepts of ‘freedom of expression’ and ‘freedom of the press’ as well as their role in a democratic society.
• I know the major ethical principles of journalism.
• I understand the role of journalists in a democratic society.

LEARNER ASSESSMENT

Q1: When did the internet and new media emerge?

• A: The 1970s
• B: The 1980s
• C: The 1990s
• D: The 2000s

Q2: In democratic societies, the media are:

• A: A propaganda tool to manipulate the masses
• B: A check on power
• C: A way of broadening the discussion of ideas within a population.
• D: A way of communicating political manifestos during elections.

Q3: Which criterion or criteria should you use to define information/news in the journalistic sense?

• A: The event must have happened less than one week ago.
• B: The event must be reported by at least 4 media outlets.
• C: The reported event must be verified and verifiable.
• D: The reported event does not necessarily have to be of public interest.

Q4: The freedom of expression allows journalists to:

• A: Express what they think freely.
• B: Investigate political leaders.
• C: Share information on social media.
• D: Publish content that encourages discrimination of a group on the basis of their religion.

Q5: The ethical rules journalists must follow include:

• A: The right to alter documents or distort images to convey a message.
• B: The duty to demonstrate critical thinking, precision, and integrity.
• C: The right to work for a public service, institution, or private enterprise.
• D: The right to rectify any information they have shared that proves to be inaccurate.

Q6: The non-governmental organisation that produces the World Press Freedom Ranking is:

• A: UNESCO
• B: The Red Cross
• C: Reporters Without Borders
• D: Doctors Without Borders

ANSWER KEY

• Q1: B
• Q2: B, C, D
• Q3: C
• Q4: A, B, C
• Q5: B, D
• Q6: C