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Media Landscape in Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY

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Overview

During this program, students will gain insight into how public broadcasting coexists with bold new digital platforms, and how Berlin’s multiculturalism influences media production and consumption. Every CIEE Faculty-Led & Custom program is a unique combination of high-quality academics and co-curricular activities and excursions that offer real-world experiences to enhance classroom learning.   

Destination
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Destination

Berlin offers a rich blend of history, innovation, and cultural diversity. As Germany’s capital and a hub for creative industries, Berlin is home to a dynamic media scene that spans traditional outlets, independent journalism, digital startups, and global tech players. The city played a central role in Cold War propaganda and post-reunification media evolution, making it a unique case study in how media shapes political and social narratives.   

Co-Curricular Activities

Co-Curricular Activities

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LECTURES

Media Landscape in Berlin program can include the following guest lectures:  

  • An overview of media landscape in Germany 
  • Independent Journalism in the Age of Disinformation 
  • The Role of Berlin Media in Cold War Propaganda  
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SITE VISITS

Here are just a few of the possibilities for co-curricular activities and excursions in Berlin:  

  • A visit to a radio office to see behind-the-scenes radio production, from planning to scripting to recording to broadcasting, and learn about roles in a radio team.    
  • DW TV Studios visit, Germany's international broadcaster, where students will learn about how global news content is created, edited and broadcasted in real time.   
  • Der Spiegel visit, one of Germany’s most influential and respected news organizations, will offer students an in-depth look at how high-quality investigative journalism works in the real world.    
  • A visit to GDR Museum offers a powerful exploration of media control, propaganda, and state censorship in East Germany, providing real-life examples of how journalism was used as a mechanism of the state.     
  • Visit to Stasi Museum, a research and memorial center focused on the political system of the former East Germany and teaching about themes like surveillance, propaganda, state control of information, censorship, and media manipulation.  
What's Included

What's Included

Every program is tailored to suit the needs of your academic goals – so every program has unique program inclusions and pricing based on your needs. In addition to the programmatic and cultural inclusions above, a standard CIEE custom program includes on-site orientation, 24/7 emergency support, in-country transportation, accommodations, some meals, classroom space, comprehensive insurance coverage and logistical support from our on-site CIEE staff. We also offer marketing templates and other valuable tools to help you get the word out to students. 

Health & Safety

Health, Safety, & Security

CIEE has over seven decades of experience creating engaging and reliable study abroad programs around the world, with an excellent safety record. Each of our sites is regularly assessed using international risk management standards and data to facilitate successful programs. In addition, our custom and faculty-led programs include pre-departure and on-site orientations, iNext travel insurance, the support of trained CIEE staff members on-site, and 24/7 emergency support in-country. Learn more at ciee.org/safety.