Belarusian Journalism - Protest, Trial and Exile

This course explores how Belarusian media operated successfully during protests, trials, and exile despite facing repression from the authorities. The learning outcomes include understanding the challenges faced by independent media in Belarus and the importance of freedom of speech in a political crisis. The course teaches skills such as investigative journalism, interviewing, and reporting on political events. The teaching method involves a TEDx talk by a Belarusian journalist with firsthand experience in the field. The intended audience includes individuals interested in journalism, media freedom, Eastern European politics, and human rights issues.