Paul Mcnamara

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Paul McNamara lectures in journalism at Dublin City University's School of Communications, where he teaches modules at graduate and undergraduate level in news writing, news reporting, news editing and news design. He was chairperson of its BA in Journalism programme [1992-1996], served as Head of the School of Communications [1995-2000] and was a member of the university's Executive Committee [1997-2000]. He also served as the School's International Officer for many years. His past research interests included international journalism education, international relations and child abuse on the internet. He has authored or co-authored book chapters, co-authored international reports and edited or guest-edited academic and other journals. He has served as an external examiner/inspector at universities and third level institutions delivering journalism and communication programmes in Ireland, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. He has delivered papers at international conferences and other events throughout Europe, in the USA and the Middle East. He was founding president of the European Journalism Training Association [1990-1992], its general secretary [1992-1993] and was one of the founders of the European Journalism Centre, Maastricht, where he served as a member of the board of directors [1992-1997]. Before joining DCU, he was a national newspaper journalist with Independent Newspapers, Ireland's largest media group, where he worked on the business section of the Irish Independent and in the news sections of the Evening Herald and Sunday Independent [1980-1987]. He holds degrees in English Language and Literature [University College Dublin] and Peace Studies [Trinity College Dublin].

Conference Contribution

Year Publication
Paul McNamara Journalism in Europe: Launch of the Erich-Brost-Institut fur Journalismus in Europa, July 1991 Deepening and widening the international aspects of journalism in Europe Dortmund University, Germany, .
Paul McNamara Innovation in Journalism Education, June 1993 New ideas and old problems: the slow road to innovation Dortmund University, Germany, .
Paul McNamara Young People and the Media, May 2004 The representation of young people in Irish national newspapers Swedish Institute, Alexandria, Egypt, .
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Paul McNamara Ethics and Professional Training in Journalism, June 1993 A European approach to journalism education RAI, Italian Broadcasting Company/Perugia University, Italy, .
Paul McNamara Assises Europeenes de la Presse, July 1991 Human resources and training issues for journalism in Europe European Commission, Luxembourg, .
Paul McNamara Media for Democracy, International Federation of Journalists' Regional Symposium, May 1993 Professional training issues for Central and Eastern European journalists and journalism educators Lithuanian Journalists' Union, Vilnius, Lithuania, .
Paul McNamara Place et role des enterprises de presse et des journalistes dans la formation des journalistes en Europe, April 1993 Journalism education: challenges facing international co-operation European Parliament/Strasbourg University, France, .
Paul McNamara Information Management and News in the European Public Sphere, October 2004 News management, Irish journalism culture and the EU Erich Brost Institute/Dortmund University, Germany, .
Paul McNamara Journalism Education in Central and Eastern Europe, November 1992 Central and Eastern Europe journalism education: strategies for integration European Journalism Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands, .
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Paul McNamara Mid-career Journalism Pedagogics, June 1992 International co-operation in journalism education Kalmar University, Sweden, .
Paul McNamara International Journalism Summer School, July 1993 Media representation of violence in Northbern Ireland Centre de Formation des Journalistes, Montpelier, France, .
Paul McNamara International Perspectives of Continuing Education in Journalism, May 1991 Mid-career programmes for journalists in Ireland and Europe Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany, .
Paul McNamara Dialogue in the Media, November 1992 Social partners in the media: publlishers, editors, unions and educators Trento University, Italy, .

Reports

Year Publication
1999 Paul McNamara (1999) Child Abuse on Internet Research [CAIR] Report: Phase Two. Not available to public: REPORT
1999 Paul McNamara (1999) Child Abuse on Internet Research [CAIR] Report: Phase One. Not available to public: REPORT

Book Chapter

Year Publication
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2007 Paul McNamara (2007) 'Irish print and broadcast media: the political, economic, journalistic and professional context' In: John Horgan, Barbara O'Connor, Helena Sheehan(Eds.). Dublin, Ireland : University College Dublin Press.
2006 Paul McNamara (2006) 'The case of Ireland' In: Steve Arons, Tanja Leppik(Eds.). Bochum, Germany : projekt verlag.
1993 Paul McNamara (1993) 'Continuing education for journalists in Europe' In: Stephan Buchloh, Stephan Russ-Mohl(Eds.). Berlin, Germany : Freie Universitat Berlin.
1993 Paul McNamara (1993) 'The European Journalism Training Association: Innovation and its attendant problems - two steps forward and one step back' In: Gerd G. Kopper(Eds.). Berlin, Germany : Vistas Verlag Gmbh.
1993 Paul McNamara (1993) 'Continuing education for journalists in Ireland' In: Stephan Buchloh, Stephan Russ-Mohl(Eds.). Berlin, Germany : Freie Universitat Berlin.
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Committees

Committee Function From / To
INTERSECTIONS: THE JOURNAL OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE 01/01/2001 - 31/12/2004

Reviews

Journal Role
INTERSECTIONS: THE JOURNAL OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE

Research Interests

Journalism; journalism in Ireland; journalism in international contexts; journalism education; editorial and media systems; newspaper design; news form and design.

Modules Coordinated

Term Title Subject
2020 Newsdays CM368
2020 MAJ Project/Dissertation CM514
2022 Newsday CM506