MA International Journalism
School of Journalism & Communication
1.Rationale
Globalization has made the world in some senses an ever-shrinking “global village,” characterized by global media’s growing impact on all spheres of our lives. This program aims to train students’ critical thinking about issues in international journalism as well as to enhance their journalism skills. Students have opportunities to explore global media and their political, economic and cultural relationships in different societies.
The program surveys the current global media landscape and the practice of international journalism – meaning reporting by a given country’s nationals on events outside that country. Engaging with theories and research, students can develop an understanding of the historical, social and political context in which media industries compete and the academic debates swirling around global news flows, cosmopolitanism and connectivity as well as the emergence of new social and cultural forms no longer tied to the territory of nation-states. Also, the program looks at power relations among nations, specifically as they seek to influence public opinion at home and abroad.
2.Research Focuses:
| Research Focuses | Contents | Supervisors |
01 | Global Communication and Multilingual Journalism | The theory,history and characteristics of international journalism and mass communication; The functions and interactions of media technologies in international communication and information flows, The use of new media technologies in international news coverage. | Professor CHEN Peiqin Associate Professor WANG Lingning Associate Professor ZHAO Tao |
02 | New Media and Global Public Opinion | The characteristics and development of the formation of public opinion; Appropriate research methods for the study of public opinion in the new media environment. | Professor GUO Ke Associate Professor ZHANG Junfang Associate Professor WU Ying Senior Engineer CHEN Huasha |
03 | International Journalism Reporting | Features of English journalistic writing and reporting; Skills to interview,produce, and edit multi-media contents. | Professor ZHANG Jian Associate Professor YAN Yining Associate Professor XIANG Debao |
3.Curriculum
Students are required to obtain a total of 33 credits for the program.
Global Communication and Multilingual Journalism
Course Type | Course Name | Credit | Semester |
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Second
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Third |
Shared Courses | Political Science | 2 | √ |
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Political Optional | 1 |
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Foreign Language | 4 | √ | √ |
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Degree Courses | Compulsory | Theories of Journalism and Communication | 3 | √ |
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Journalism and Communication Research Methods | 3 |
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Theories of International Journalism | 2 | √ |
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Global Communication | 2 |
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Advanced English News Writing and Reporting | 2 | √ |
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Advanced Television News and Production | 2 |
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Investigative Reporting | 2 |
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Optional | Global Public Opinion and Media Events | 2 | √ |
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Marketing Communication | 2 | √ |
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English News Editing and Translation | 2 |
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Media and International Issues | 2 | √ |
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New Media and Society | 2 | √ |
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Editorial Writing | 2 | √ |
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Research Methods - Survey | 2 |
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Content Analysis & Data Processing | 2 | √ |
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History of Journalism and Communication | 2 |
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Political Communication | 2 |
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Media Ethics & Law | 2 |
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Media Management | 2 | √ |
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Academic Paper Writing | 2 |
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Optional | 2 |
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Placement | 2 |
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New Media and International Public Opinion
Course Type | Course Name | Credit | Semester |
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First
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Second
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Third |
Shared Courses | Political Science | 2 | √ |
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Political Optional | 1 |
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Foreign Language | 4 | √ | √ |
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Degree Courses | Compulsory | Theories of Journalism and Communication | 3 | √ |
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Compulsory | Journalism and Communication Research Methods | 3 |
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Content Analysis &Data Processing | 2 | √ |
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Global Communication | 2 |
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Media and International Issues | 2 |
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New Media and Society | 2 | √ |
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Optional | Global Public Opinion and Media Events | 2 | √ |
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Chinese & English Journalistic Styles | 2 | √ |
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Advanced English News Writing | 2 | √ |
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Investigative Reporting | 2 |
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Marketing Communications | 2 |
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English News Editing and Translation | 2 |
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Research Methods - Survey | 2 |
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History of Journalism and Communication | 2 |
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Political Communication | 2 |
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Media Ethics & Law | 2 |
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Media Management | 2 | √ |
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Theories of International Journalism | 2 | √ |
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Editorial Writing | 2 |
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Academic Paper Writing | 2 |
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Optional | 2 |
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Placement | 2 |
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International Journalism Reporting
Course Type | Course Name | Credit | Semester |
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First
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Second
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Third |
Shared Courses | Political Science | 2 | √ |
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Political Optional | 1 |
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Foreign Language | 4 | √ | √ |
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Degree Courses | Compulsory | Theories of Journalism and Communication | 2 | √ |
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Compulsory | Journalism and Communication Research Methods | 2 |
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Theories of International Journalism | 2 | √ |
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English News Editing and Translation | 2 |
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Advanced English News Writing | 2 | √ |
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Media Management | 2 | √ |
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History of Journalism and Communication | 2 |
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Optional | Investigative Reporting | 2 | √ |
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Studies in Chinese & English Journalistic Styles | 2 | √ |
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New Media and Society | 2 | √ |
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Global Public Opinion and Media Events | 2 |
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News Convergence | 2 |
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Research Methods - Survey | 2 |
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Content Analysis &Data Processing | 2 | √ |
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Editorial Writing | 2 |
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Political Communication | 2 |
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Media Ethics & Law | 2 |
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Content Analysis & Data Processing | 2 | √ |
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Media and International Issues | 2 |
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Academic Paper Writing | 2 |
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Optional | 2 |
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Placement | 2 |
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NB – Not all options may be offered or delivered in any given year, and places are subject to availability. Course details may be subject to changes during the delivery of the courses.
MA Communication
School of Journalism and Communication
1.Rationale
The program aims to turn students to think critically, analytically and to apply knowledge to practical situations. Having completed this program, students should be familiar with diverse media features and communication principles. They are expected to have a solid theoretical understanding and professional knowledge of key aspects of mass communication. Apart from being competent in doing academic research independently, they should be skillful in different areas of media practices, such as international advertising and public relations as well as publishing.
2. Research Focuses
No. | Research Focues | Contents | Supervisors |
01 | International Public Relations and Advertising | The history of development, basic concepts and theories, ethics and regulations, connotation and strategies, selection of media for international advertising; PR operations, including surveys and plan, verbal communication, image communication, internet communication, and crisis management etc. | Professor JIANG Zhibin Professor WU Youfu Professor YU Zhaohui Associate Professor CUI Liping |
02 | Cross Cultural Communication | Cross cultural education and training, intercultural psychology, intercultural business management and interpersonal communication and etc; The history and status of cross cultural communication, the key concepts and theory; Cross cultural research methods. | Professor Steve KULICH Professor ZHANG Hongling Professor FAN Zheng Associate Professor ZHU Ye |
03 | Digital Marketing and Communication | The new media advertising and marketing strategies in the age of digitization and globalization; Communication management of a range of new media, including network media, mobile media, digital media and outdoor media; Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing and socialized marketing, etc. | Professor CHEN Zhenghui Associate Professor GU Mingyi Associate Professor HU Guang |
04 | Broadcasting Communication and Culture | The development of world broadcasting industry; Mass communication theory, including the study of media production, media content, and media consumption; Political economy of mass communication; Cultural study approach to media phenomenon. | Associate Professor DENG Weijia Associate Professor WANG Qingfu Associate Professor ZHU Lian |
05 | Media Operation and Management | The trend of media industry, media convergence, the regulation of media, media market and structure. | Adjunct Professor CHEN Dawei Associate Professor KIM Hosu |
06 | Foreign Language Publishing and Editing | Communication, publishing and foreign publishing; the orientation and characteristics of foreign publishing; practice of foreign editing and publishing; foreign publishing in the internet era. | Professor ZHANG Zhixiang Editor ZHANG Hong Editor SUN Yu |
3. Curriculum
The students are required to obtain a total of 33 credits for the program.
Course Type | Course Name | Credits | Semester | Credits |
Shared Courses | Political Science | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Marxism and Methodology of Social Science | 1 | 2 |
Foreign Language Level 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Foreign Language Level 2 | 2 | 2 |
Compulsory Courses | Journalism and Communication Theories | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Journalism and Communication Research Methods | 2 | 2 |
Journalism and Communication Pactises I | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Selection of Journalism and Communication Classics | 2 | 1 |
Intercultural Communication Competence: Theory and Practice | 2 | 1 |
Journalism and Communication Practices II | 2 | 2 |
Media and Society | 2 | 2 |
Optional courses | History of Journalism and Communication | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Advertising Research | 2 | 1 |
Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 2 | 1 |
Modern Communication Theories and Cultural Studies | 2 | 2 |
Basic Data Analysis for Intercultural Research | 2 | 2 |
Media Operation | 2 | 1 |
Broadcasting Theories and Practices | 2 | 1 |
Foundations of Intercultural Research: History & Status | 2 | 2 |
Foreign Language Publishing and Editing I | 2 | 2 |
Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communication | 2 | 2 |
Advertising and Communication Theories in the 21st Century | 2 | 1 |
Media and Culture | 2 | 2 |
Foreign Language Publishing and Editing II | 2 | 2 |
Negotiating Intercultural Conflicts | 2 | 1 |
Optional courses |
| 2 | 1/2 | 2 |
Placement |
| 2 | 1-3 | 2 |
NB – Not all options may be offered or delivered in any given year, and places are subject to availability. Course details may be subject to changes during the delivery of the courses.
MA Advertising
School of Journalism and Communication
1.Rationale
This program aims to train students to use online and digital technologies for advertising in a legal, ethical and critically-informed way. It can enhance professional competencies and students’ insights in advertising online or off-line, internationaly or domestic, and their understanding of key industry issues amid globalization and technological change. Areas of emphasis include marketing and branding; the role of persuasion in a complex and fast-moving future; the impact of competition; and the evolution of increasingly sophisticated consumers.
2.Research Focues
No. | Research Focues | Contents | Supervisors |
01 | Advertising and Urban Brand Communication | Studies in mass communication, marketing, customer pxaxiology, art design and advertising psychology; new marketing environment; methods and methodology of market research; brand communication, including brand valuation system, corporate brand strategies, urban brand communication strategies, brand communication tools and brand communication cases, etc. | Professor JIANG Zhibin Associate Professor CUI LiPing Associate Professor ZHU Lian |
02 | New Media Advertising and Digital Marketing | New media advertising and marketing strategies in the age of digitization and globalization; Communication management of a range of new media, including network media, mobile media, digital media and outdoor media; Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing and socialized marketing, etc. | Professor CHEN Zhenghui Associate Professor GU Mingyi Associate Professor HU Guang |
03 | Media Economy And Culture | Research about economic management and cultural sociology, including trends in media industry, practice of media management, operational rules of media economy, value systems of media culture, etc. | Professor Steve KULICH Associate Professor KIM Hosu Associate Professor ZHU Ye |
Curriculum
The students are required to obtain a total of 33 credits for the program.
Course Type | Course Name | Credits | Semester | Credits |
Shared courses | Political Science | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Marxism and Methodology of Social Science | 1 | 2 |
Foreign Language Level 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Foreign Language Level 2 | 2 | 2 |
Compulsory courses
| Journalism and Communication Theories | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Journalism and Communication Research Method | 2 | 2 |
Advertising and Communication Theories on the 21st century | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Advertisement Creativity and Performance | 2 | 1 |
Media Operation | 2 | 1 |
Brand Communication and CI Design | 2 | 2 |
New Media Advertising and Digital Marketing | 2 | 2 |
Optional courses | Consumer Behavior | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Cross Cultural Communication | 2 | 1 |
Visual Culture and Aesthetics | 2 | 2 |
Advertising Psychology and Semiotics | 2 | 2 |
Media Strategy and Operation | 2 | 1 |
Strategic Management and Public Relations | 2 | 1 |
Integrated Marketing Communication | 2 | 2 |
Classic Advertising Case Study | 2 | 1 |
Data Analysis and Business Intelligence | 2 | 1/2 |
Seminar on Media Economy | 2 | 1/2 |
Electronic commerce | 2 | 1/2 |
Seminar on Social Media | 2 | 1/2 |
Culture Industry | 2 | 1/2 |
Optional Course |
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| 1/2 | 2 |
Placement | Practice |
| 1-6 | 2 |
NB – Not all options may be offered or delivered in any given year, and places are subject to availability. Course details may be subject to changes during the delivery of the courses.