Standard training program for university level in Journalism

UNIVERSITY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM

JOURNALISTRY

(Issued with Decision No. 4118/QD-DT, dated November 30, 2012)

of the Director of Hanoi National University)

PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Some information about the training program

• Name of training major:

+ Vietnamese:Press

+ English: Journalism

• Training code: 52320101
• Education level: University
• Training period: 4 years
• Name of diploma after graduation:

+ Vietnamese: Bachelor of Journalism

+ English: The Degree of Bachelor in Journalism

• Training unit: University of Social Sciences and Humanities

2. Training objectives

The undergraduate program in journalism trains bachelors with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work in the field of journalism and communication; capable of performing work requirements on various types of journalism and communication in the digital age, in the context of international integration and globalization; capable of researching and teaching on journalism and communication issues at universities, research institutions, etc.

After the course, students have the capacity to work at press agencies, media agencies, political and social organizations, etc., and are able to continue studying, participate in higher education, and accumulate experience to become leaders and experts in the field of journalism and communication.3. Admission information

In national university entrance exams, candidates can take the exam according to groups A (Math, Physics, Chemistry), C (Literature, History, Geography), D (Literature, Math, Foreign Language).

PART II: OUTPUT STANDARDS OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. About knowledge

1.1. General knowledge in VNU

• Students understand and apply the knowledge and methodology of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh thought, have a dialectical materialist worldview and outlook on life, have political awareness and a firm class stance.

1.2. General knowledge by field

• Students understand and demonstrate their awareness of the foundations of social sciences and humanities, especially the fields of political science, psychology, sociology, history and economics.
• Understand the role of social sciences and humanities in social life, especially in the digital age, integration and globalization.

1.3 General knowledge of the industry

• Students understand and are able to apply theories and principles of communication arts, interpersonal communication, and mass media communication to communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and other forms.
• Understand the basic and core issues of Law and Ethics of journalism and media in professional activities.

1.4. General knowledge of the industry group

• Students understand and analyze the role and strengths of mass media channels in society. Understand different career fields and jobs in the media industry.
• Understand the operating model of media agencies and the roles and responsibilities of individuals in organizing those activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts and theories of mass communication (the role of media in social life, basic functions of media, principles of journalism ethics, etc.) to become a professional communicator and journalist.

1.5. Industry and supplementary knowledge

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and ability to exercise the rights and responsibilities of journalists in society. Understand and be aware of the social, legal and ethical responsibilities of journalists – socio-political activists.
• Understand the requirements for accuracy, fairness and honesty in media activities and apply these requirements in the process of journalistic work. Have the ability to perceive and apply the difference between reality and evaluation point of view.
• Understand the roles and relationships between individuals in the media production process.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively and independently when evaluating and assessing news; the ability to organize and present information in the form of articles in different types of journalism (print, radio, television, public relations, etc.).
• Master basic knowledge of elements and principles in designing print media, websites, or building an entire PT-TH program.

1.6. Internship and graduation knowledge

• Understand the organizational model and operating procedures of a newspaper or media agency.
• Able to skillfully apply learned knowledge and skills into professional practice under the guidance of journalists and media experts.
• Initially able to adapt to the high-pressure working environment of a newspaper office. Flexibly apply basic communication skills with sources, colleagues, and editorial boards. Initially able to coordinate work with groups/crews producing press programs/works.

2. About skills

2.1. Hard skills

2.1.1. Professional skills

• Communication device skills

• Have basic skills in using technical means and new technologies in mass communication activities, demonstrating the ability to adapt in a multimedia and digital professional environment.
• Have the skills to proficiently use video cameras, cameras, audio recorders..., use information processing software at a basic level.

• Information collection and assessment skills

• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information by means such as interviewing, observing, collecting original documents or secondary documents proficiently. Basic ability in independent investigation and information search, organizing independent interviews to collect, analyze, organize, and synthesize information (written, images, data) for a certain topic.

• Information processing and organization skills

• Have proficient skills in processing and organizing information in the form of journalistic genres, serving writing, publishing, and broadcasting on mass media (print, radio, television, and online newspapers).

• Media editing skills

• Have proficient editing skills for your own work and that of others in different types of journalism and genres of work.

• Skills in designing and producing press publications and producing radio and television programs

• Have basic skills in designing and presenting media publications, or building radio and television programs.
• Ability to work flexibly in various types of journalism and genres of journalism.
• Initially know how to evaluate career performance using qualitative and quantitative methods.

2.1.2 Ability to reason, think and solve problems

• Ability to detect, perceive, criticize, express opinions on ongoing issues and propose and implement activities to solve problems related to expertise.
• Initially know how to link different resources in an interdisciplinary way to promote effective problem solving.

2.1.3. Ability to research and explore knowledge

• Search, collect documents, analyze text content... proficiently.
• Initial implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Initial application of research in practice.

2.14. Ability to think systematically

• Systematize basic theories related to the major, holistic/logical thinking, multi-dimensional analytical thinking.
• Combine interdisciplinary knowledge to detect problems, correlations between problems and find out development trends of the research field.
• Identify priority problems and find solutions.

2.1.5. Social and external context

• Assess the social and external context related to the major, identify the role of Journalism graduates.
• Plan and find ways to adapt to changes and demands of the job, taking advantage of personal knowledge and skills for development.
• Take advantage of advances in professional development around the world.

2.1.6. Organizational context

• Awareness of organizational context and adaptation to work requirements in different organizational models (newspaper, media company, communications department of government agency, NGO, business, school…).
• Connecting through internal communication within the organization, contributing to the formation of organizational culture, working successfully in the organization.

2.1.7. Ability to apply knowledge and skills into practice

• Learners have the ability to flexibly and appropriately apply diverse knowledge and skills acquired during their studies and professional practice, and the ability to master knowledge and skills in using technical means of journalism.
• Summarize career lessons learned in practice based on comparison with acquired knowledge.

2.1.8. Ability to innovate, develop and lead change in the profession

• Ability to research and propose recommendations to improve the quality of journalism and media activities.
• Update and predict industry development trends and the ability to master technological equipment in the digital age.
• Ability to prepare for further self-training, or to participate in advanced postgraduate training courses, or related industry training courses in the field of media journalism.

2.2. Soft skills

2.2.1. Personal skills

• Adapt quickly to changes in living and working environments. Have integration skills and lifelong learning.
• Arrange work plan scientifically and reasonably. Ability to work under time pressure and deadlines.
• Analyze the qualities of colleagues to exchange and learn.

2.2.2. Teamwork skills

• Be proactive and positive while working with the team to produce media products.
• Understand the process and stages of creating media works to coordinate with departments specializing in different areas of work.
• Know how to organize and assign work in groups/units.
• Ability to participate in evaluating individual and group performance.
• First step is to know how to connect with key partners.

2.2.3. Communication skills

• Organize ideas and communication content.
• Communicate in writing, via email/media.
• Have professional communication skills with individuals and organizations to serve press and media work.

2.2.4. Foreign language communication skills

• Foreign language: English B1 equivalent to 4.0 IELTS.

2.2.5.The kother soft skills

• Computer science and information technology: proficient in common software (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, SPSS...) and specialized software such as Photoshop, Audobe Audition, Audobe Premiers, Cool Edit,...

3. About moral qualities

3.1. Personal moral qualities

• Ready to face difficulties.
• Persistent, hardworking, enthusiastic, passionate about creativity.
• Sympathize and share with colleagues.
• Integrity, confidence, flexibility, critical thinking, creativity.

3.2. Professional ethics

• Fair, honest and responsible.
• Professional, proactive and independent working style.
• Have a culture of behavior of a journalist/person working in the media field.

3.3. Social ethics

• Comply with the laws and policies of the Party and State.
• Preserve and promote national cultural identity.
• Fight for justice, democracy and civilization of society.
• Maintain and promote the image of reporters/media workers.

4. Job positions students can take after graduation

Journalism graduates are capable of performing the duties of reporters and editors at newspapers, magazines, news agencies, radio stations, television stations, working as researchers and lecturers at training and scientific research institutions on journalism and mass communication, working as functional staff in agencies leading and managing press information or performing duties that require systematic and basic understanding of journalism theory and professional skills, working as specialists at media companies, working as media staff, public relations (PR)... Journalism graduates also have the ability to adapt widely to be able to perform duties at agencies and units related to journalism and mass communication such as cultural and ideological agencies, social advocacy agencies and organizations, general information departments of agencies, units, political and social organizations, companies, groups, corporations, economic and commercial enterprises. trade, services, domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations...

PART III: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT

1. Summary of training program requirements

Total credits to be accumulated: 134credit

2. Training program framework