The Role of Journalism in Shaping Public Opinion: Case Studies from Ghana and Lebanon

1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Journalism 1.2 Importance of Public Opinion 1.3 Objectives of the Study 2. Historical Context of Journalism 2.1 Evolution of Journalism 2.2 Journalism in Ghana 2.3 Journalism in Lebanon 3. Media Landscapes in Ghana and Lebanon 3.1 Current Media Landscape in Ghana 3.2 Current Media Landscape in Lebanon 3.3 Comparison of Media Systems 4. Theoretical Framework 4.1 Agenda-Setting Theory 4.2 Framing Theory 4.3 Public Sphere Model 5. Methodology 5.1 Research Design 5.2 Case Study Approach 5.3 Data Collection Methods 5.4 Data Analysis Techniques 6. Case Study: Ghana 6.1 Media Influence on Public Opinion 6.2 Key Case Studies 6.3 Challenges Faced by Journalists 7. Case Study: Lebanon 7.1 Media Influence on Public Opinion 7.2 Key Case Studies 7.3 Challenges Faced by Journalists 8. Comparative Analysis 8.1 Similarities between Ghana and Lebanon 8.2 Differences and Unique Challenges 8.3 Lessons Learned and Recommendations 9. Conclusion 9.1 Summary of Findings 9.2 Implications for Journalism 9.3 Future Research Directions