Journalism in Transition: Learning from Munich’s Media Institutions
Media . UncategorizedBy Sangnan Hua During this semester, I had the chance to visit and reflect on various media institutions in Munich. Each of them represents a different facet of Germany’s evolving media ecosystem—rooted in legacy journalism, education and access, as well as experimentation and innovation. Together, they offer a multifaceted understanding of journalism’s current challenges and
My Final Reflection
UncategorizedThe opportunity to visit various media establishments has given me thorough insight into the world of journalism here. Munich is home to an array of distinguished outlets, characterised by their particular audience and function within the media system. Despite their differences, I believe they are interdependent and collectively need one another to provide us with
Journalism shouldn’t be a privilege (last blogpost)
UncategorizedIn the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to visit different media institutions, meet professionals, and explore how journalism works in Germany. One conversation stuck with me the most: when Felix Haselsteiner, a journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung, said that today, journalism is often something only privileged people can afford to do. He explained how hard it is
The Future of Journalism: Opportunities and Challenges of AI-Driven Innovation
UncategorizedBy Minjing Zhou From automated writing and algorithmic recommendations to fake news detection, AI is not only boosting efficiency but also raising complex issues regarding ethics, public interest, and professional boundaries. From a structural-functionalist perspective, journalism serves four key functions: information provision, opinion formation, social integration, and power oversight. AI clearly enhances the efficiency of
Queer Love on Screen – What Thai Media Taught Me About Representation
Authors . Media . Media influence . Politics . SocietyBefore taking the Media Institutions in Munich course, I never thought too deeply about what it meant for someone like me to be seen in media. I enjoyed films, series, and pop culture just like everyone else, but I didn’t realise how powerful, how political, it can be simply to see your identity reflected honestly on screen.
My Journey through Germany’s Media Landscape
Authors . Media influence . UncategorizedJournalism plays a vital role in promoting transparency, civic engagement, and accountability. Before joining the media institutions class, that was about all I knew about journalism. However, through my research, fieldtrips and presentations made in class, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving German media landscape. Journalism informs the public, exposes injustice,
Navigating Media Digitalization and the Growing Issue of Polarization
UncategorizedAs I visited various media institutions in Munich, I felt that Munich’s media institutions place the greatest emphasis on the role of information provision among journalism’s various functions. These media outlets deliver a wide range of information to the local community, from local issues and policy changes to topics such as health and music. Just
Media Literacy in the Misinformation Age
UncategorizedIn today’s information-saturated world, Munich is positioning itself as a hub for media literacy education. From grassroots training platforms to legacy newsrooms, institutions across the city are striving to equip citizens, especially our youths, with the skills to critically assess information and resist misinformation. But the effort requires more than good intentions, it requires systemic
My thoughts on Mediaschool Bayern and its role in the Media Environment
UncategorizedA month ago, we went on a field trip to Mediaschool Bayern and we got to see this media press house, explaining to us their process on how they handled stuff like their podcasts, their livestreams and anything else related to media and such. They’re a non-profit organization that specializes in ensuring opportunities and job
What i see for the future of journalism (last blogpost)
UncategorizedHello les bloggers, With all I have learned during the field trips and my research, here is what I think of how journalism could end up in a few years. First of all, we have to know what a journalist is, so I brought a definition according to the PBA University « a journalist is someone