A series of lectures is taking place at KSU as part of a linguistic research project
At the Faculty of Ukrainian and Foreign Philology, Journalism and Arts, within the framework of the international digital educational and scientific project «Linguistic Research of a Modern Scientist: Challenges, Discussions, Perspectives», a series of open online lectures is taking place.
An open lecture by Olga Mitchuk, Doctor of Social Communications, was held.
The speaker presented the concept of media as a strategic tool for shaping national security and public consciousness. She noted that in conditions of hybrid aggression, information ceases to be just a resource and turns into a full-fledged weapon.
During the lecture, the transition from traditional ways of covering events to a hierarchical structure of security narratives was also examined. Priority topics for newsrooms are becoming defense issues, international politics, and volunteer initiatives.
The professor placed a special emphasis on the development of crisis journalism, which requires maximum responsibility from specialists for every published word. In her opinion, media professionals today effectively ensure the protection of the state in the symbolic space of meanings.
"In modern warfare, it is not only those with military power who win, but also those capable of controlling the information space," emphasized the scientist.
The discussion also touched upon the practical aspects of media hygiene and countering disinformation. The speaker emphasized the importance of developing critical thinking and thoroughly verifying data so as not to become tools in the hands of enemy propaganda.
"It is important to analyze every fact in as much detail as possible. Deep analysis and critical thinking are the only way to resist the manipulations and distortions produced by the aggressor country," noted Olga Mitchuk.
There was also talk about analyzing the ethical dimension of activities, where the balance between the right to information and state interests is decisive.
Concluding the meeting, the researcher emphasized the consolidative function of the press, which contributes to maintaining the people's morale. Media acts as a catalyst for national resilience, forming a common symbolic space and documenting the collective experience of war.
The second lecture in the series was delivered by Olha Oleksandrivna Novikova – professor, Doctor of Philological Sciences, and member of the National Commission on State Language Standards. The theme of this event was "Ukrainian Orthography as a Standard of the State Language."
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