Investigative journalism -case studies 2401-OG-EN-IJCS

(in Polish) Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures 20 hrs - consultation 30 hrs Self-study hours: - prearatio for lectures 25 hrs - preparation for test- 25 hrs - preparation for presentation 30 hrs Altogether: 120 hrs (5 ECTS)

(in Polish) IJ_W01 explains the democratic and social functions of investigative journalism and critically discusses its relationship with political and economic power, using case evidence (K_W03, K_W05) IJ_W02 distinguishes major investigative reporting strategies (source cultivation, document work, FOI/records requests, undercover techniques, cross‑border collaborations, data‑driven investigations) and indicates their strengths/limitations (K_W05, K_W06) IJ_W03 identifies key legal and ethical constraints (privacy, defamation, data protection, source protection, conflicts of interest, safety) and justifies decisions using the public‑interest test (K_W06)

(in Polish) IJ_U01 designs a verification plan for a selected case/story (triangulation, source credibility assessment, document authentication, timeline of evidence) and articulates risks and mitigation (K_U01, K_U02, K_U05) IJ_U02 analyses an investigative case study by reconstructing the reporting process (methods, evidence chain, newsroom constraints) and evaluating the societal impact (K_U01, K_U06) IJ_U03 prepares and delivers a structured 10‑minute presentation in English (slides + annotated references) and moderates a short discussion, responding to questions and counter‑arguments (K_U06, K_U07) IJ_U04 produces a concise investigative pitch/memo (problem statement, hypotheses, source map, ethical/legal risks, safety considerations) as a draft supporting the presentation topic (K_U01, K_U05, K_U07)

(in Polish) IJ_K01 participates in seminar debate responsibly: argues with evidence, gives and receives peer feedback, and respects discussion norms (K_K01, K_U06) IJ_K02 acts according to standards of academic and professional integrity (transparent sourcing, citation, disclosure of tools/support, including AI) and recognises the journalist’s responsibility to the public interest (K_K04, K_K07)

(in Polish) IJ_W01 guided discussion; case study comparison; micro‑lecture; debate IJ_W02 case study analysis; problem‑based tasks; close reading of evidence and methods IJ_W03 ethics/legal case discussion; problem‑based tasks (public‑interest test); peer debate IJ_U01 verification workshops; problem‑based tasks; instructor feedback on plans IJ_U02 case study reconstruction; group discussion; evidence mapping exercises IJ_U03 student presentations; moderated discussion; peer feedback IJ_U04 pitch/memo drafting; instructor consultation; peer‑review of draft IJ_K01 moderated debate; peer feedback; collaborative in‑class tasks IJ_K02 integrity briefings; transparent sourcing and citation practice; reflective prompts

- description
- discussion
- narration

- practical
- panel
- classic problem-solving
- case study

- methods developing reflexive thinking
- exchange and discussion methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods

(in Polish) English knowledge (min. B1)

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