Community Journalism in Costa Rica: the Information in the Hands of Citizenship

Community Journalism in Costa Rica: the Information in the Hands of Citizenship

Authors

  • Lauren Ureña Sandoval Universidad Estatal a Distancia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v4i1.322

Keywords:

Community journalism, communication, citizens participation, mass media, popular expression

Abstract

Community journalism is a form of popular expression. It’s when citizens of any trade or profession, organize themselves to disclose issues that affect them with no financial remuneration. It is used as a counterweight when the major media does not look at local happenings. It develops horizontally, with simple language, collective spirit, by collective and autonomous decisions. The experiences of community journalism are different, dissimilar in theme, though equal in philosophy and social purpose. Looking at three case studies in Costa Rica and with expert opinions findings of this practice will be shown; some of which will be deeply entrenched and others will show some limitations.

Author Biography

Lauren Ureña Sandoval, Universidad Estatal a Distancia

Costarricense. Máster en Administración de medios de comunicación. Labora en la Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) y se interesa especialmente por la participación ciudadana, la comunicación comunitaria, y los medios de comunicación rural.

Published

2014-01-10

How to Cite

Ureña Sandoval, Lauren. 2014. “Community Journalism in Costa Rica: The Information in the Hands of Citizenship”. Revista Rupturas 4 (1):2-23. https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v4i1.322.

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