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SWB A and SWB B: Both SWBs will also deal with general considerations concerning the exercise of the profession of journalists, in particular the improvement of working conditions for journalists and media personnel, including
-The role of journalists in all its aspects.
-Facilitation of travel.
-Facilitation of access to sources.
--Respect for confidentiality of sources and materials.
-Visas/accreditation for journalists and radio/television crews.
-Possibilities for accredited correspondents to employ local nationals of their choice. SWB C: Communication with particular reference to
-The impact on a national and international level of new production techniques and broadcasting technologies such as satellite and cable TV, telecommunications technology, use of computers, new telephonic communication.
-The legal, pedagogical, cultural and social implications of current and future
developments in the field of communication.
-Role of journalists in the context of such developments.
-Questions of copyright of journalists, commercial aspects.