** 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 the growing role of the media in international, intercultural
and cross-national relations, deepening globalization, new media and related
developments.
The introduction of these new courses reflects a growing involvement of the
School staff in international projects and programmes,as well as the
increasing
interest in cross-national and comparative studies among scholars in the
journalism, media and communication studies field more generally. Several
staff in the School participate in related international research networks
and projects in these fields.
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 explore current
issues and trends in media institutions, values and practices,
with particular attention to cross cultural flows and influences,
globalization tendencies, the growing role of the media in political
communication, in conflict situations, in socio-economic development,
in migration and diasporic cultures and in an evolving Europe Union context.
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 in communication between
cultures, in conflict situations, and in different settings. Students
will be given a structured context for international study and working
experience.
This programme is of particular interest to 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: http://www.dcu.ie/communications/
DCU School of Communications : 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 (2009)
For further information or to buy this book click here,
<http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/11YxsRr21Ah2NUz>Making the News
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