Course Contents

By Studying this course, students would gain a sound grasp of significant role of Media in Disaster Management processes and be able to apply this knowledge to identify and assess disaster risks using a risk management approach in Reporting, writing and Research. Plan and develop effective Media strategies for disaster risk reduction. Develop effective processes while using the tool of Media for preparedness planning in order to improve disaster response and recovery activities. Effectively and efficiently set up and utilize Media to manage disaster events Outline: • Overview of Disaster Management  Definition  Terminologies  Types of disasters  Natural disasters  Non-natural disasters • Role of Media in Disaster management cycle (Media in Pre Disaster, Disaster and Post Disaster Situation)  Recent Disasters in Pakistan and Role of National and international Media  Role of Media in Mitigation, Infrastructure e.g. Buildings, Transport  Media, Disaster and Development/Policy  Journalist for Preparedness in Pre Disaster  Media for Response  Role of Media in Recovery and Rehabilitation (Food, Water, Health, Sanitation, Shelter) • Modern Media Vs Traditional Media Approaches • Role of Journalists in Public Awareness • Media and Community-based approach • Role of Radio in Disaster Management • Role of Digital Media in Disaster Management • Reporting the Disasters - Techniques and Ethics • Impact of the media • Positive effects of the media • Negative effects of the media • Media for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Vulnerability of women and children in disasters

Course Learning Outcomes

Students would be trained to report the Disaster and risk Situations. They would be able to analyze and evaluate disasters to formulate better strategies to cope with such issues.