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The textbook describes one of the main courses in the system of training a future specialist - "Fundamentals of Journalism". It presents the most important theoretical topics envisaged by the programme of the Ministry of Education of Ukraine, such as: journalism as a branch of mass information activity, functions of journalism, journalism as a branch of social and political activity, social position of a journalist, journalism as a mass media system, freedom of the press and journalistic activity, etc. The manual is intended for students of the speciality "Journalism" and young media workers who are taking the first steps towards mastering the profession but do not have a basic education.