Global Journalism and Artificial Intelligence in Chinese

Course description

This course introduces students to the core concepts of globalisation and its impact on journalism, focusing on:

  • Understanding the mission of journalism
  • Defining the boundaries between press freedom and journalistic responsibility
  • Exploring professional codes of journalism
  • Examining legal and ethical frameworks for media in different countries
  • Analysing changes in journalistic culture under globalisation
  • Identifying factors shaping the global news agenda
Course strengths
  • Exploration of AI development drivers, applications, and key growth areas
  • Practical training in using AI tools for journalistic tasks
  • Case studies of global media practices employing AI in journalism
  • Ethical and legal considerations of AI in journalism
  • Risks of malicious AI use in journalism as a national security threat
  • Assessing AI’s societal impact on information ecosystems
Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

  • Journalism’s fundamental mission
  • Boundaries of press freedom and accountability
  • Globalisation’s effects on media

Skills:

  • Crafting news agendas for international and domestic outlets

Competencies:

  • Functioning as a foreign correspondent
Content and structure

Module 1. Globalisation and Journalism

Module 2. Global Journalism in the Digital Revolution

Module 3. AI Applications in Global Journalism

Lecturers

Lai Linzhi, Associate Professor, Department of International Journalism, SPbU

Our advantages
  • Our experienced educators are world‑renowned scientists and winners of prestigious international awards
  • We offer over 800 educational programmes, ranging from popular and introductory to niche and advanced
  • With us, you can benefit from and become a part of the 300‑year tradition and history of Russia’s first university
  • SPbU boasts a unique cultural environment that has shaped many famous Russian scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and cultural figures
  • Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official SPbU standard certificate
  • You will have access to the University’s unique resources, including its extensive research library and many museums