This study examines the potential of constructive journalism ideas and their implementation in Croatia, a country with a different social, cultural and historical background than that of Denmark or other Western European countries where constructive journalism is practiced. Three Croatian linguists explain the potential hidden meanings of the word constructive for Croatians. Fifteen broadcast journalists and editors in Croatia have been interviewed in order to examine the potential opportunities and obstacles for the implementation of constructive journalism ideas in their newsrooms. Croatian journalists have a more active approach towards journalism and their overall impression of constructive journalism ideas is positive. Both linguists and journalists noticed potential ideological connotations of the word constructive, while journalists were careful about reporting on possible solutions and things that would work so as not to cross the line and be pulled into ideology. When it comes to implementation, most journalists point out differences in mind-set, political influences and newsroom routines as main obstacles. A development of a specific strategy for Croatian newsrooms that moves away from adhering to ideas only is recommended, while the word constructive may be used only if it is clearly defined.

Cilj rada jest dati kronološki pregled razvoja studija novinarstva Fakulteta političkih znanosti Sveučilišta u Zagrebu od njegova osnutka 1970. godine do današnjih dana. U radu su identificirana četiri ključna razdoblja: 1) razdoblje jednogodišnjeg i dvogodišnjeg studija novinarstva; 2) razdoblje četverogodišnjeg studija novinarstva; 3) razdoblje nakon uvođenja prakse na studiju novinarstva, i 4) razdoblje nakon uvođenja Bolonjske reforme. Rad se temelji na zapisima, objavljenim tekstovima i tran skriptima razgovora s profesorima politologije i novinarstva koji su, na različite načine, sudjelovali u razvijanju studija koji na Fakultetu političkih znanosti postoji više od 50 godina. Glavni dio rada razmatra činjenice koje su bile relevantne za razvoj studija, među ostalim na osnovi iskaza glavnih protagonista, profesora, suradnika i predstavnika uprava. Uz to se donosi prikaz i vrednovanje izvedbenih programa i planova rada od sedamdesetih godina prošlog stoljeća do 2022. godine. Ovaj rad utvrđuje da su jedine konstante u razvoju studija novinarstva stalno preispitivanje koncepcije, reforme i unapređenje studija na osnovi implementacije praktičnih vještina.

Through analysing massive open online courses (MOOC) participants' experiences and perceptions of a 20-week course in mobile journalism, this paper examines the potential obstacles, challenges and opportunities in providing education in this specific field. Results confirm the problematic low retention rate for MOOCs and show that this type of course demands more effort from participants by asking them to complete practical assignments away from the comfort of their homes. The content of the course, as well as quality communication with tutors is key for motivation and progress of participants in this MOOC. Consideration of technical resources for this type of remote training (smartphones and other equipment) is recommended, along with more interactive sessions that enhance the learning experience by connecting closer not only participants with tutors but participants with each other.

No abstract

The efforts of today’s journalism to win back the audiences’ trust and meet the expectations of audiences, while remaining committed to high-quality journalism, has been reflected in organizational and cultural changes in newsrooms. The digitalization of news production processes meant developing new newsroom organization models and news routines. As television is still the most trusted media in Croatia, this study focuses on three Croatian television newsrooms – the public broadcaster HRT, the commercial broadcaster Nova TV, and the most-watched non-terrestrial news channel N1 – and explores their different models of organization and how they have adapted to a transformed media environment and audience expectations. For this, a series of exploratory semi-structured interviews are conducted with a total of 28 journalists and editors. This study examines newsroom practices, the efficiency of newsroom integration or convergence implementation (if any), and the attempts to produce and distribute original innovative content across platforms. The study also tackles the main opportunities and obstacles that discourage or encourage them to produce what they perceive as quality stories and build engagement and trust in journalism. Findings point to three distinct newsroom integration and organization formats shaped by several important factors – past newsroom traditions, technology, ownership (Nova TV), foreign investors, international consultants, politics (HRT) and ultimately the format of the channel (N1). This is predominantly reflected in the news production process, or more precisely, in the ways editors and journalists create and shape the daily news program. Differences are identified in workflow between journalists employed by the public service broadcaster and its counterparts.