Prerequisites

• Interest in the media field.

Course Description

In the current world, the media plays an increasing role in shaping our culture and society. The media is everywhere and has the power to influence our beliefs, values and behaviors. Therefore, it is essential that we understand the impact of media on our culture and develop critical thinking skills to evaluate media content and the messages it conveys.

Course Objective

By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Study the interaction between media, communication, and their impact on culture.
• Analyze the influence of geographical factors on media and culture.
• Discuss the impact of media on political geography and vice versa.

Course Outline

• Introduction to media culture:
- Impact of media on culture.
- Interaction between media and communication.
- Analyze media contexts.

• Geography and its impact on media and global culture:
- Major geographical regions in the world: geographical and cultural distribution.
- General and specific characteristics of each region.
- Social, political, economic, and security issues in each region.
- Different social and cultural formations related to media.

• Mutual impact of media and political geography:
- Impact of media on political geography.
- Impact of political geography on media.
- Regional conflicts and international challenges.

Course Benefits

• A participation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.