SYKD3000 StudentBEST Emneplan

In the era of misinformation and data breaches, investigative journalism plays a pivotal role in holding institutions accountable and informing the public. This course, "Digital Investigative Journalism," is designed for aspiring journalists keen on mastering modern investigative techniques, augmented by digital tools and data analysis.

Language of instruction is English.

This course is within the same specialization as the elective course Unraveling the numbers - financial reporting.

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Knowledge

• Acquire an advanced understanding of digital research methods and data analytics.
• Approach the use of AI/ML tools for complex investigative scenarios (computer vision, Natural Language Processing, regression, etc).
• Understand the evolving ethical concerns and legal frameworks in digital investigative journalism (privacy concerns, bias in the models, etc).

Skills

• Conduct comprehensive investigations using advanced AI models and data analytics software.
• Use specialized programming languages, such as Python or SQL, to handle complex datasets.
• Produce investigative reports on complex datasets.

General competence

• Present complex investigative findings in an accessible format for the general public.
• Have an understanding of AI models’ limitations, constrains and data requirements.

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Group work

The teaching takes place in person, on campus.