1. Session 4: Evolution of Journalism and Ethics in Traditional and Online Media

2. MMC910 Journalism and Society Our speaker today as advertised is Magda Abu- Fadil, old friend, international journalist, journalism and media trainer, now co-owner of new company Media Unlimited Magda will take a look at the evolution of journalism and then go into ethics in traditional and online media

3. Speakers at MMC910 With Magda, we start our series of professional speakers who will enhance readings and lectures with their experiences and knowledge of the role of journalism and media in society I would like to put brief news items from the MMC program and these speakers on the UOWD website. A photographer is coming for a few minutes today. Let me know if you don’t want to be photographed – it is your right!

4. Housekeeping Some interesting reading today in two pieces by Mishaal Al Gergawi, Emirati commentator GCC Union is a Lofty Aspiration, English in Gulf News, Arabic in Al Ittihad Emirates Festival of Literature: signed up for 9 pm March 8 – Riz Khan with Steve Coll Friday, March 9 - Kate Addie, Rym Ghazal, Martin Kemp, and Kevin Murray

5. Upcoming Conferences WAN-IFRA 7 th Middle East Conference, Feb.29-March 1 www.wan-ifra.org/eventswww.wan-ifra.org/events JW Marriott MEPRA Conference, March 4-5 (free) www.mepra.org Zayed University at Knowledge Villagewww.mepra.org PR World Congress, March 14-15 (5 free slots for students) www.prwcdubai.comwww.prwcdubai.com at Grand Hyatt Arab Media Forum, May 8-9 (register for free at www.arabmediaforum.com) at Grand Hyatt www.arabmediaforum.com

6. Conference Report Government Communications in Sharjah, Sharjah Media Center, Feb. 26, 27 From Ethar

7. As you read Take notes – material may be in Week 8 Exam Save information, references, titles that seem interesting – for presentation, paper, and/or essay Come to class with comments about your reading Come to class with observations about what journalism is doing in today’s society: bring examples

8. MMC910 Journalism and Society That’s it for tonight. See you Wednesday in MMC911 – meeting in Block 14- 202 At 7pm we go to Library for research training with MIST 926