By Yvonne Oh, IPDGC Program Coordinator
IPDGC Visiting Fellow Udane Goikoetxea-Bilbao presented her research into the influence of the Internet on journalism; the impact of immediate information, in particular, social media. Her research takes looks into not just what we read, but how we read. And considers that while readers can be digitally literate, they must be media literate as well. She notes that having a good understanding of civic values is also important to act in harmony with the deontological necessity of journalism.
Goikoetxea-Bilbao is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Journalism of the University of the Basque Country, where she teaches undergraduate subjects related to specializations in journalism (Specialized Journalism, Communication Theories, Ethics (Deontology and Media) and Spokesperson Training.
Her research with IPDGC and GW was conducted over the Fall 2022 semester.
