Program description for the Journalism major.

The issuing authority:

University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Teaching unit:

University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Assessment unit:

Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Degree Name:

Bachelor of JournalismBachelor of Journalism)

Program name:

Undergraduate program in Psychology

Department nameTraining Program:

Faculty of Journalism and Communication

Training program code

52320101

Matching program

Bachelor of Journalism from City University London (UK)

Learning methods

Regular

Language used

Vietnamese

Training duration

4 years

Date of release/revision of description

30/9/2015

Place of publication/issue

University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi)

Standards of knowledge and professional competence

Graduates of this training program possess in-depth theoretical knowledge in their field of study; master technical skills and have practical knowledge to solve complex tasks; accumulate foundational knowledge of basic principles, natural and social laws in their field of study to develop new knowledge and be able to continue studying at a higher level; have management, operational, legal and environmental protection knowledge related to their field of study; and possess specific knowledge and professional competence as follows:

- To understand and apply the knowledge and methodology of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; to possess a dialectical materialist worldview and philosophy of life; and to have firm political awareness and class standpoint.

- Possess basic foreign language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, equivalent to at least level 3 according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam.

- Understand and demonstrate one's understanding of the foundations of social sciences and humanities, especially in the fields of political science, psychology, sociology, history, and economics;

- Understanding the role of social sciences and humanities in social life, especially in the digital age, integration, and globalization.

- Understand and be able to apply the theories and principles of communication, interpersonal communication, and mass media communication to communicate effectively through writing, speech, and other forms;

- To understand the fundamental and core issues of law and ethics in journalism and media work;

- Understand and analyze the role and strengths of mass media channels in society. Understand the different professional fields and jobs within the media industry;

- To understand the operational model of media organizations and the roles and responsibilities of individuals within those organizations;

- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts and theories of mass communication (the role of media in social life, basic functions of communication, principles of journalistic ethics, etc.) in order to become a professional communicator and journalist.

- Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and the ability to exercise the rights and responsibilities of journalists in society. Understand and recognize the social, legal, and ethical responsibilities of journalists – socio-political activists;

- Understand the requirements for accuracy, fairness, and integrity in media activities and apply these requirements in journalistic work;

Possesses the ability to recognize and apply the distinction between reality and subjective opinions;

- Understand the roles and relationships between individuals in the media production process;

- Demonstrates critical thinking, creativity, and independence in evaluating and assessing news; ability to organize and present information in the form of articles across various media formats (print, radio, television, public relations, etc.);

- Master the fundamental knowledge of the elements and principles in designing print media, websites, or building complete radio and television programs.

- Through internships and graduation theses, gain a thorough understanding of the organizational model and operational processes of a newspaper newsroom or media agency; be able to proficiently apply learned knowledge and skills to professional practice under the guidance of journalists and media experts; begin to adapt to the high-pressure work environment of a newspaper newsroom; flexibly apply basic communication skills with sources, colleagues, and the editorial board; begin to collaborate with teams/production crews for journalistic programs/works.

Possesses professional leadership skills acquired through training; demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned tasks; is capable of self-direction and adapting to different work environments; independently learns and accumulates knowledge and experience to improve professional skills; is able to draw conclusions on common professional issues and some technically complex problems; has the ability to plan, coordinate, and leverage collective intelligence; and is capable of evaluating and improving professional activities on a medium scale.

Skill

Journalism skills:

Possesses the skills to complete complex tasks requiring the application of theoretical and practical knowledge of their field of study in diverse contexts; possesses the skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data and information, synthesize collective opinions, and utilize new scientific and technological achievements to solve practical or abstract problems in their field of study; has the capacity to provide professional leadership in handling issues at the local and regional levels.

• Communication device usage skills

Possessing basic skills in using new technical means and technologies in mass media activities, demonstrating the ability to adapt to a multimedia and digital professional environment;

- Possesses proficient skills in using video cameras, still cameras, audio recorders, etc., and basic information processing software.

• Information gathering and evaluation skills

- Capable of collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information through methods such as interviews, observation, and gathering original or secondary documents proficiently. Possesses basic competence in independent information gathering and investigation, organizing independent interviews to collect, analyze, organize, and synthesize information (written, visual, numerical) to serve a particular topic.

• Information processing and organization skills

- Possesses proficient skills in processing and organizing information in various journalistic formats, for writing, publishing, and broadcasting on mass media (print newspapers, radio, television, and online news).

• Media editing skills

- Possesses proficient editing skills for both one's own work and that of others, across various journalistic formats and genres.

• Skills in designing and producing journalistic publications and program production.broadcasting

- Possess basic skills in designing and presenting media publications, or in creating radio and television programs;

- Capable of working flexibly in various types of journalism, and in different journalistic genres;

- Initially, learn how to evaluate professional performance using qualitative and quantitative methods.

Reasoning and problem-solving skills

- Capable of identifying, recognizing, critically analyzing, and expressing opinions on current issues, and proposing and implementing solutions to problems related to their expertise;

- Initially, it's important to understand how to link various resources in an interdisciplinary approach to promote effective problem-solving.

Possibilitypowerresearch and knowledge discovery

- Proficiently search for, collect documents, and analyze text content.

- Initially, implement qualitative and quantitative research methods;

- The initial application of research in practice.

System thinking ability

- Systematizing fundamental theories related to the field, holistic/logical thinking, and multi-dimensional analytical thinking;

- Combining interdisciplinary knowledge to identify problems, the correlations between problems, and to find development trends in the research field;

- Identify priority problems and find solutions.

Skills in applying knowledge to practice

- Possesses the ability to flexibly and appropriately apply diverse knowledge and skills acquired during studies and professional internships, and the ability to master the knowledge and skills in using technical tools in journalism;

- Summarize the professional lessons learned from practical experience, comparing them with the knowledge acquired.

The ability to create, develop, and lead change in one's profession.

- Capable of conducting research and proposing recommendations to improve the quality of journalistic and media activities;

- Updating and predicting industry development trends and the ability to master technological devices in the digital age;

- Capable of preparing for further self-training, or participating in postgraduate advanced training courses, or related field training in journalism and media.

Social and external context

- Assess the social and external context related to the major, and determine the role of journalism graduates;

- Plan and find ways to adapt to changes and demands in the job, leveraging personal knowledge and skills for development;

- Taking advantage of advancements in professional development worldwide.

Organizational context

- Awareness of the organizational context and adaptation to job requirements in different organizational models (newspaper editorial offices, media companies, communications departments of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, schools, etc.);

- Connecting through internal communication within the organization contributes to shaping organizational culture and achieving success within the organization.

Supplementary skills

Self-reliance skills

- Adapt quickly to changes in living and working environments. Possesses integration skills and lifelong learning abilities;

- Organize work plans scientifically and logically. Skills in working under time pressure and deadlines;

- Analyze the qualities of colleagues in order to exchange ideas and learn from them.

Teamwork skills

- Be proactive and enthusiastic when working with the team to produce media products;

- Understand the process and stages of creating media content in order to coordinate with departments responsible for different areas of work.

Communication skills

- Able to organize ideas and communication content;

- Able to communicate in writing, via email/other media;

- Possess professional communication skills with individuals and organizations to support journalistic and media work.

Foreign language communication skills

- Possess specialized foreign language skills at a level sufficient to understand the main points of a report or speech on familiar work-related topics; able to use the foreign language to express and handle some common professional situations; able to write simple reports and present opinions related to professional work.computer skills and technology

Computer and technology skills

- Proficient in using common software (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, SPSS…) and specialized software such as Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Cool Edit,…

Management and leadership skills

- Able to organize and delegate tasks within a team/unit;

- Capable of participating in evaluating the performance of individuals and groups;

- The first step is learning how to connect with key partners.

Moral qualities

Personal ethics

Ready to face difficulties.

- Persistent, hardworking, enthusiastic, and passionate about creativity.

- Show empathy and understanding towards colleagues.

- Integrity, confidence, flexibility, critical thinking, creativity

Professional ethics

Fairness, honesty, and responsibility.

- Professional, proactive, and independent work style.

- Possesses the code of conduct expected of journalists/media professionals.

Social ethics

- Abide by the law and the policies and guidelines of the Party and the State.

- Preserving and promoting national cultural identity.

- Striving for justice, democracy, and civilization in society.

- Preserving and promoting the image of journalists/media professionals.

Total number of creditsof the training program

139credits

General knowledge block (cPhysical Education and National Defense Education are not included.rice– security, supplementary skills):

27 credits

ButKnowledge areas by field:

26 credits

          + Required

20 credits

          + Choose

6/10 credits

ButKnowledge areas by field of study:

18credits

          + Required

12 credits

          + Choose

6/15credits

Butknowledge blockaccording toindustry group:

14credits

          + Required

11credits

          + Choose

3/9credits

ButAreas of expertise:

54 credits

          + Required

30credits

          + Choose

12/36credits

+Tinternshipthesisgraduate/Substitute courses for the graduation thesis:

12credits