The School of Communications in Dublin City University now offers
two new taught postgraduate programmes:
** MA in International Journalism Studies
** MA in International Communication
The DCU School of Communications is one of the largest schools of its
kind in Europe, with 600 undergraduate students, 130 students on taught
Masters programmes, and 30 postgraduate research students.
These new Masters programmes draw on the expertise and experience of
DCU staff in communication theory, media studies and journalism education
as they relate to international developments.
The introduction of these new courses reflects the growing involvement of
the School staff in international projects and programmes,
as well as the increasing interest in cross-national and comparative studies
among journalism, media and communication scholars generally. Several
staff
in the School are leading participants in international research
networks and projects.
Students on our programmes enjoy the many benefits that DCU School of
Communications has to offer, including:
** A legacy of over 25 years of graduate education
** The expertise of high-calibre, experienced academics
** Highly relevant programmes that are continuously reviewed in the
light of changing social, policy and technological developments.
** An international reputation for several aspects of our teaching and
research programmes.
For full details on the DCU School of Communications, visit:
www.dcu.ie/communications/
BRIEF INFORMATION ON THESE NEW MASTERS PROGRAMMES :
** MA in International Communication
(one-year, full-time or two-years, part-time)
Students on the MA in International Communication will explore current
developments
in media institutions, values and practices, with particular reference
to globalization
influences and tendencies, and analyse the role of media in
communication between cultures,
in conflict, in world development, and in an evolving Europe.
This programme will be of interest to Irish and international
students who are native English speakers or those with high levels
of English proficiency, who have primary degrees in mass communication
or journalism, and an active interest in international affairs; and
graduates in social sciences and humanities wishing to deepen their
understanding
of the growing role of communication in international
social, political and cultural relations.
** MA in International Journalism Studies
(one-year, full-time or two-years, part-time)
Students on the MA in International Journalism Studies will reflect
on the roles and responsibilities of journalism in international
contexts, analyse how journalism performs incommunication between
cultures, in conflict, and in world development, and will be given a
structured context for international study and working experience.
This programme is targeted mainly at journalism graduates wishing to
deepen their understanding of the media's role in international
and intercultural contexts and develop their capacity to operate
professionally
in international contexts. Entrants may be recent
graduates or may have worked for some years in media practice.
For more details on these exciting Masters programmes
visit: www.dcu.ie/communications/
dcu School of Communications : the Masters in Media studies
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Prof. Paschal Preston
Head, School of Communication,
Director, COMTEC research unit,
Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, IRELAND
Tel: +353-1 700-5478
Webpage: http://www.comms.dcu.ie/prestonp/
Author of "Making the News : Journalism and News Cultures in Europe".
London: Routledge (December, 2008 )
For further information or to buy this book click here,
<http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/11YxsRr21Ah2NUz>Making the News
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