Faculty Speaker Series - Fall 2008
Politics, the Press and Polarization:
Clark's Faculty Speaker Series Strikes
A Timely Note on Election Day 2008
The discussion, led by Clark journalism professor Christina Kopinski, was held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Penguin Student Lounge, located in the college’s Penguin Union Building. Kopinski, seen in the photo on the right, has experience as a journalist and educator. She shared her reflections on the current state of the media and ethics. Discussion highlights included ethical criteria established by the Society of Professional Journalists, the difference between libel and slander, and ethical challenges facing journalists today.
About Christina Kopinski
Kopinski earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Lewis University in Illinois. She earned a master’s degree in communication studies from Northern Illinois University. Her academic experience includes teaching experience at Barry University and Miami
Dade College, both in Florida. In Illinois, Kopinski taught at South Suburban College,
Kishwaukee College, and Northern Illinois University. Kopinski, who was honored in 2008-2009 by “Who’s Who in Collegiate Teaching,” has spoken at academic conferences and forums across the United States on topics ranging from “Learning Communities” and “An Analysis of News Media as Propaganda” to “Media Bias and Critical Thinking” and “The First Amendment and News as the Fourth Branch.” |
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