Assoc.Prof.Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Vice Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
- The development of communication technology has changed the way of journalism, in which social networks are a challenge for journalism. This means that schools with journalism majors must also change their training methods. What is your comment on this statement, Associate Professor?
- Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan: In my opinion, facing new media such as social networks, we need to return to the orthodox nature and prestige of press information. Therefore, from a certain perspective, we need to consolidate and strengthen the training philosophy.Journalism. It is a combination of training a solid foundation of social knowledge, training in many types of journalism with openness in media profession. Thereby, students majoring in Journalism can work in many different types of journalism and media, with good quality content.
The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) is always changing, even without the challenges of the new era. A typical example is that we have just assigned the task of training a high-quality bachelor's program to the Institute of Journalism and Communication, enrolling students in June 2019.
Every year, 10-20% of the subjects in the curriculum are adjusted to suit the movement of social life and the needs of press agencies. The school has even commented and approved many new subjects in the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training such as: Multimedia Communication, Communication Management...
- In reality, there is still a gap between training in schools and practice. That is also the reason why many newsrooms are reluctant to hire new graduates and they often give priority to those with experience in journalism. Is this a problem for journalism schools in general and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in particular, Associate Professor?
- Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan: I think this viewpoint is not updated and not complete. Currently, besides theoretical training, students have many practical activities, right from the first years. From the second year, many students both study and participate in collaboration with press and media units. Of course, students can only accumulate experience after a period of practical activities.
From another perspective, many press agencies such as VTV (VTV3 channel), VTC (VTC Now), Zing.vn e-newspaper, Young Fashion magazine... target students for new production methods on multiple platforms such as the Internet and mobile phones, with the view that "we really need the youthfulness, creativity and diversity of young reporters". In the past, we did not even have enough newly graduated journalism students to introduce to the above units.
That said, the school is not satisfied with the practical work of journalism students, especially in the context of the current planning of the journalism system in our country. In the future, we will continue to research with the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training to train future journalists who can work in the foreign journalism environment.
- Recently, there has been a phenomenon of “one bad apple spoiling the barrel” in the journalism world, causing public indignation. Many people have asked again, how is the issue of journalism ethics handled by educational institutions?
- Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan: We believe that journalism is a type of activity that has an impact on the public, so the issue of ethics in journalism work always needs to be emphasized. Therefore, up to now, the subjects in the training program framework can change, except for the subject of journalism law and ethics.
In addition, in the process of training students through subjects, the school always pays attention to the lecturers in conveying the content of journalism ethics. Journalists and press managers invited to participate in teaching also bring many vivid and practical lessons about the heart and scope of journalists. However, this is a process that needs to be maintained and nurtured, press units also need to continue to regularly cultivate this issue with their staff.
- For many years now, journalism has become a "hot" industry, attracting a large number of students to apply. What advice do you have for young people who want to pursue a career in journalism?
- Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan: We need to clearly identify that “hot” is because after graduating, students not only work in the four types of journalism but they can also work in media units, agencies, and ministries. However, to study journalism, students need to have a special passion, because learning knowledge alone requires more effort than many other fields of study. In addition, students need to have additional skills, especially foreign languages, and must proactively accumulate practical experience very early.
Thank you, Professor!
According to Education and Times
Author:Sy Dan
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