TTLV: Television and the issue of propaganda about the Sea and Islands

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Ho Thi Giang: 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth:20/11/1984

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of students No: 2797/2012/QD-XHNV-SDH dated: December 28, 2012

of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic: Television and the issue of propaganda about Sea and Islands

8. Major: Journalism; Code: 60320101

9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Dau Ngoc Dan - Former Editor-in-Chief of Television Magazine

10. Summary of thesis results:

The topic “Television and the propaganda of the Sea and Islands” demonstrates the significance of the Sea and Islands and the propaganda of the Sea and Islands for our country, and at the same time affirms the role of television in propaganda work on the Sea and Islands. The thesis has demonstrated the superiority of television compared to other types of journalism. Television as a popular media in Vietnam is specifically studied, aiming to further improve the quality of propaganda of the Party and State's policies on the Sea and Islands. Contributing to the good implementation of the tasks assigned by the Party and the Government to the country's press.

The thesis examines two television programs specializing in issues of mountains, rivers, seas and islands, namely the Border and Seas Magazine broadcast on VTC1 and the Mountain, River and Coast column broadcast on VTV4. Based on statistics, research and analysis of the content and presentation of news articles on the issue of Sea and Islands in the two surveyed programs, to see the effectiveness as well as frankly acknowledge some of their limitations.

Based on the correct assessment of the importance of the Sea and Islands, the strategic tasks of Sea and Islands Propaganda; The thesis correctly assesses the current status of the quality of propaganda about the Sea and Islands on television in our country. The purpose of the program is to survey and analyze the characteristics to propose solutions to improve the quality of propaganda about the Sea and Islands in the program Mountains, Rivers and Coasts on VTV4 and the Sea and Islands Border Magazine broadcast on VTC1 in particular as well as on the current television system in general.

11. Practical application:

The results of this topic will contribute to the theory of Journalism on the issue of propaganda activities about the Sea and Islands for the people. This can be considered as a reference document for teaching students and postgraduates. In carrying out the thesis, the author also hopes that the cadres, reporters, editors and those working in propaganda at the program Border Sea and Islands Magazine broadcast on VTC1 and the column Mountains, Rivers and Coasts broadcast on VTV4 as well as those working in television will have another perspective on theory and can apply it to practice for their programs.

12. Further research directions:

From the research results that the thesis summarizes, the following research directions are suggested:

- Printed newspapers with propaganda about Sea and Islands.

- Sea and Island Issues on Electronic Newspaper.

- The press in raising awareness of the Sea and Island community

- Improve the effectiveness of Sea and Island propaganda on mass media.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

(list projects in chronological order if available)

INFORMATION ON MASTER THESIS

1. Full name: Ho Thi Giang: 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 11/20/1984

4. Place of birth: Ha Noi

5. Decision of accelerated trainee No.2797/2012/QD-XHNV-SĐ dated: December 28, 2012 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Changes during training process: None

7. Name of thesis: Communication roles of Television about Seas and Islands

8. Major: The press/Journalism; Code number: 60320101

9. Scientific guide: Dr. Dau Ngoc Dan – Former editor of Television Magazine

10. Summary results of thesis

The thesis “Communication roles of Television about Seas and Islands” expresses the meaning of seas and islands, the communication issues about seas and islands as well as confirms the communication roles of television about seas and islands. The thesis has demonstrated the superior advantage of television in comparison to other media types. Television as a popular meaning of communication in Vietnam is studied in detail, in order to improve the quality of communication policy of the Party and State about seas and islands. It also contributes to the successful performance of the tasks entrusted to the Press by the Party and State.

The thesis investigates two television programs specializing in the issues of mountains, rivers, seas and islands, namely “Magazine of Borders, Seas and Islands” broadcasted in VTC1 and “Forum of Mountain, River, Coast” broadcasted in VTV4. Based on statistics, the thesis studies and analyzes the content and expression of news about seas and islands in two survey programs to recognize the effect as well as point out some limitations of them.

By appreciating the importance of Seas and Islands, the strategic mission of communication about Seas and Islands, the thesis has estimated the actual quality of communication about Seas and Islands on television in our country today. By researching and analyzing the characteristics, the purpose of the program is to propose plans to improve the quality of communication of Seas and Islands in “Forum of Mountain, River, and Coast” broadcasted in VTV4 and “Magazine of Borders, Seas and Islands” broadcasted in VTC1 in particular as well as on television system in general.

11. Ability of application in the reality:

The results of the thesis will contribute to complement the theoretical issues “Journalism with communication activities about Seas and Islands to the people”. The thesis can be considered as a source of reference materials for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Writing the thesis, the author hopes that officials, reporters, editors and people who are in charge of “Magazine of Borders, Seas and Islands” broadcasted in VTC1 and “Forum of Mountain, River, Coast” broadcasted in VTV4 as well as television staff to have one more theoretical perspective to apply to their programs.

12. Direction of further studies/researches:

From study results generalized by thesis, direction of next studies/researches is opened as follows:

- Communication role of print press about Seas and Islands

- The issue of Seas and Islands on Electronic press

- Press role in rising public awareness about Seas and Islands

- Improving the efficiency of communication about Seas and Islands on mass media

13. Works pronounced in relation to the thesis

(List works in time order if any)