This is a well-sourced, powerfully-put call to action for educators and media organizations alike. Bugeja contends that those institutions are not living up to their responsibilities, which are many and crucial in a republic like ours.

Very interesting article. It helps me to better understand the demise of journalism. I do abhor sensational joournalism. Journalism should be informative.

A thought provoking piece well presented -- regardless of whether one agrees completely.

there's so much here that is important and thoughtful. there are so many ideas here they seem almost in competition for primacy, as so many are vital to understanding this new era of journalism. a couple of a number of primary ideas mr. bujega points out, with many sources and examples, are how journalism and media are not at all the same thing, and how the digital servicing of news also contributes to the failing and falling of the role of journalism must have in a democracy .

Stewart, Assange and Journalism Education by Michael Bugeja is a clearly written piece that explains the problems we are facing with today's journalism. It is written from an educator's perspective and an insider's understanding of what is happening in journalism today and the effects that this is having on the education system responsible for training the journalists of tomorrow. Clearly this piece is written with today's journalism students in mind by detailing the veritable minefield that is been placed in front of those who wish to pursue a journalism career. Obviously I am neither a journalist nor journalism student but I am a consumer and I found this article to be the best explanation of why our current system is failing ... More »

an insightful diagnosis of the state of today's journalism as juxtaposed against the past, bemoaning the current trend to dump information on the reader or feed the reader what he wants as opposed to what is needed to foster democracy in a civil society.

Good opinion piece Michael Bugeja. However, it's not the educators' domain, sir. It's about who control the media. 'Creed of objectivity' has arrived, and there can't be two truths. Your suggestions are however interesting.

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