S/MD/90. Invasion of Celebrity Privacy

The paper addresses the ethical issues of celebrity coverage by the media discussing the pressure on journalists to sell scandalous stories, the code of practice enforced by the British Press Complaints Commission (PCC), the boundaries to the respect of privacy, etc.

S/MD/88. Struggles of Pen and Paper: Introduction to American Journalism

The paper examines the role of journalism in the development of American culture, reviewing its history since the early colonial period and discussing the journalist rights, the delivery of news services, the contribution of Pulitzer, and the changes introduced to journalism with the advance of information technology.

S/MD/73. Comment on the recent controversies about 'faked' documentaries (such as The Connection) in the context of both notions of truth and the commercial context of British television

The paper examines the reasons behind the rise of 'fake documentaries' in UK television reflecting on the goals and methods of recording reality, the educational and commercial value of portraying 'truth', etc. Examples of faked documentaries are analysed arguing that they are undermining the reputation of BBC as a source of reliable information.

P/MD/95. Journalism: problems and ethics

The paper examines the ethical aspects of the journalist profession discussing social responsibilities of journalists, the problem of balance between loyalty and truthfulness, the dependence of the media on advertising, the issue of entertainment values, the pressures of investigative journalism, etc.