Journalism in Italy

This course provides an overview of the Italian media evolution and its relationship with society: by understanding Italian journalism we explore and discover Italy. Students will be introduced to the Italian media system through a historical, cultural, and comparative lens. The course examines newspapers, broadcast journalism, and digital media, focusing on press freedom, media ownership, political influence, and professional practices. Special attention is given to migration narratives, identity, misinformation, and the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism. Through lectures, case studies, film screenings, and field trips, students compare Italian and U.S. journalism while developing critical media literacy.