[ecrea] New MA programme in Global Media Studies

>NEW MA-PROGRAMME IN GLOBAL MEDIA STUDIES
>KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN
>FALL 2008
>
>The new international Masterâ¬"s programme in 
>Global Media Studies focuses upon areas such as 
>cultural industries and networks; intercultural 
>communication; ICT for development; glocal media 
>policy and social change. It is designed to 
>enable specialized studies within the 
>studentâ¬"s own area of interest, by means of 
>case studies, thesis work, and a Global Media 
>Internship. Global Media Studies stresses a 
>combination of theoretical reflexivity, problem 
>solving and creative work. The language of instruction is English.
>
>Labour market:
>A Masterâ¬"s degree with a profile in Global 
>Media Studies gives the students a platform for 
>an expert career within the international media 
>and communication sectors, such as the cultural 
>and creative industries, public institutions, 
>and development organizations. The programme is 
>designed to meet the increasing demand for 
>communicators, analysts and cultural creators 
>with global and intercultural competence, and is 
>also preparatory for doctoral research.
>
>Prerequisites:
>Admission to the programme requires a 
>Bachelorâ¬"s degree including at least 60 ECTS 
>in Media and Communication Studies or equivalent 
>discipline. Applicants must also show documented 
>knowledge of English through the TOEFL test.
>
>Programme start: August 2008
>
>Application deadline (EU citizens): April 15
>
>Furter information:
>Find out more at our website: 
><http://www.globalmediastudies.se/>www.globalmediastudies.se
>Questions can be directed to the programme 
>director, professor André Jansson: 
><mailto:(andre.jansson /at/ kau.se)>(andre.jansson /at/ kau.se)
>
>
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>André Jansson
>Professor
>Media and Communication Studies
>Karlstad University
>SE 651 88 Karlstad
>SWEDEN
>
><mailto:(andre.jansson /at/ kau.se)>(andre.jansson /at/ kau.se)
>Office: +46 (0)54 700 16 35
>Mobile: +46 (0)709 72 73 10
>Homepage: 
><http://www.mkv.kau.se/andrejansson>http://www.mkv.kau.se/andrejansson
>
>

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Nico Carpentier (Phd)
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Free University of Brussels
Centre for Studies on Media and Culture (CeMeSO)
Pleinlaan 2 - B-1050 Brussels - Belgium
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