Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 10:00–14:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Working languages: Ukrainian, English (simultaneous interpretation provided)
Organizer: Ukrainian Media and Communication Institute with the support of UNDP and Government of Japan
Those wishing to attend the event should register at https://forms.gle/5ExoDAu5ZbXD5tBp7. Ahead of the event, all registrants will be sent a Zoom call.
Agenda
10:00–10:15 — Greeting remarks
- Diana Dutsyk, Ukrainian Media and Communication Institute
- Valentyna Aksonova, UNDP
10:15–11:00 — Presentation of the study “Integration of Media Literacy into Journalism Education Programs in Ukraine” (Diana Dutsyk)
11:00–12:20 Panel Discussion 1: Implementing Media Literacy in Journalism Education – International Experience
Questions to discuss:
- What strategies for integrating media literacy into journalism education are used in different countries?
- Does the political context, particularly the active spread of disinformation during elections in various countries and in the context of the war in Ukraine, influence changes in approaches to media literacy?
- How are media literacy requirements evolving with the emergence and spread of artificial intelligence?
Moderator: Oksana Pochapska
Participants:
- Maria Murumaa-Mengel, Tartu University, Estonia
- Roman Horbyk, University of Zurich, Switzerland; Uppsala University, Sweden
- Julian McDougall, Bournemouth University, UK
- Agnese Davidsone, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia
- Valentyna Dymytrova, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, France
- Carmen Marta-Lazo, Zaragoza University, Spain
12:20–12:30 — Technical Break
12:30–13:50 — Panel Discussion 2: Implementing Media Literacy in Journalism Education – Ukrainian Experience
Questions to discuss:
- Which approaches to teaching media literacy to journalists in the context of information warfare are the most effective: a separate course or integration into various disciplines? Why?
- How can we avoid a superficial approach to teaching media literacy (“because it’s trendy!”) and achieve real impact? What do universities lack for this—understanding or resources?
- How can journalism education programs be made more flexible and adaptable to the rapid changes in the information environment?
- What recommendations can help successfully integrate media literacy into journalism education programs?
Moderator: Olena Taranenko
Participants:
- Natalia Voitovych, Lviv National University
- Roman Shulyk, Ostroh Academy
- Pavlo Miroshnychenko, Zaporizhzhia National University
- Viktoria Romaniuk, Mohyla School of Journalism
- Liubov Vasylyk, Chernivtsi National University
13:50–14:00 — Conclusion
The project is implemented with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine with funding from the Government of Japan