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1. The Life of a Foreign Correspondent
a. Covering Global Stories in Conflict and Crisis Zones
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Drawing from her coverage of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, India Rape protests, Japan 2011 Tsunami, conflict zones, Divya can share insights into reporting amidst civil unrest and political tension and natural disasters
b. The Realities Behind the Glamour
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The human side of journalism: dealing with trauma, exhaustion, and emotional fatigue in the field
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How to prepare for unpredictability — from gear to visas to backup plans when things go wrong
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Why do you want to be a journalist/work in media?
2. Building Credibility in the Age of Misinformation
a. Fact-Checking and Source Verification in a Digital Era
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How CNN and Al Jazeera vet information before it airs — and how young journalists can learn those habits early
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Navigating disinformation in social media-heavy environments
b. Maintaining Neutrality and Ethics in Reporting
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Balancing objective reporting while covering emotionally charged stories or politically sensitive events
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Lessons from working with global news organizations that operate under strict editorial codes
c. Connected with Divya Gopalan: Elevating Taiwan’s Voice Globally
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Connected is a fast-paced panel show on TaiwanPlus that brings together guests from Taiwan and around the globe to discuss important issues shaping our world.
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The program serves as a bridge between Taiwan and the world, featuring contemporary topics and diverse voices, thereby putting Taiwan on the global stage and fostering important conversations.
3. Understanding and Defending Press Freedom
a. Navigating Press Freedom in Restrictive Environments
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Firsthand insights from covering the Hong Kong protests, where press access and safety were constantly under threat
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How journalists adapt to censorship, surveillance, and legal pushback while continuing to report the truth
b. Why Press Freedom Matters
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The role of a free press in holding power accountable and informing public debate
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Encouraging students to value and protect press freedom in their own communities — both online and offline
c. The Role of TaiwanPlus: A Voice for Taiwan and the Region
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TaiwanPlus as a rare platform for democratic, independent journalism in East Asia — telling Taiwan’s story in its own voice
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How the channel aims to amplify regional perspectives often overlooked in international media, offering students a unique homegrown gateway to global journalism