Abstract:
This study uses mixed methods to examine the state of
trauma journalism education at journalism programmes.
The survey of 623 faculty members from the Association
for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
(AEJMC)-accredited institutions reveals a gap in training
that leaves prospective journalists ill-prepared to cover
domestic and international violence and disasters. An
analysis of journalism curricula shows most universities,
if they teach trauma journalism at all, do so only in an
introductory manner while covering other subjects such
as interviewing and ethics. Finally, qualitative interviews
with journalism faculty and professional journalists who
have covered trauma provide further context supporting
the need for specific resources. The study offers recommendations
for supporting trauma journalism education
and introducing it to journalism curricula.
Citation:
Melki, J. P., Fromm, M. E., Mihailidis, P., Fromm, M., Maksl, A., Moeller, S., & Fromm, M. E. Trauma journalism education: teaching merits, curricular challenges, and instructional approaches. Journalism Education, 2(2), 62.
