Standard training program for university level in Journalism

TRAINING PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN JOURNALISTRY

CODE: 52.32.01.01

(Issued under Decision No. 3596/QD-VNU, September 30, 2015)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:52.32.01.01

- Graduation title: Bachelor

-Training time:4 years

-Name of diploma:

+ Vietnamese: Bachelor of Journalism

+ English: The Degree of Bachelor in Journalism

-Unitassignedtrain:University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

2. Objective train

The undergraduate training 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

Admission form: According to regulations of Hanoi National University.

PART II: OUTPUT STANDARDS OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1.Vabout knowledgeand professional competence

1.1. About knowledge

Graduates of the training program have in-depth theoretical knowledge in the training field; master the techniques and have practical knowledge to be able to solve complex tasks; accumulate basic knowledge of basic principles, natural and social laws in the training field to develop new knowledge and be able to continue studying at a higher level; have knowledge of management, operation, law and environmental protection related to the training field; and have specific knowledge and professional capacity as follows:

1.1.1.KGeneral knowledge:

- 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;

- Ability to use basic foreign languages ​​with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills equivalent to at least level 3 according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework for Vietnam.

1.1.2.Krepent knowledgeaccording tofield

- Understand and demonstrate awareness of the foundations of social sciences and humanities, especially in 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.

1.1.3. Industry and industry group knowledge

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

- Understand the basic and core issues of Law and Ethics of journalism and media in professional activities;

- 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 press and media agencies and the roles and tasks of individuals in organizing those activities;

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

1.1.4.Kindustry 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 communication activities and apply these requirements in the process of journalism;

Ability to perceive and apply the difference between reality and opinion;

- 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 and presenting printed newspapers, websites, or building radio and television programs.

- Through the internship and graduation thesis, clearly understand the organizational model and operating procedures of a press office or media agency; Be able to skillfully apply the knowledge and skills learned into professional practice under the guidance of journalists and media experts; Be initially able to adapt to the high-pressure working environment of a press office; Flexibly apply basic communication skills with sources, colleagues, and editorial boards; Be initially able to coordinate work with groups/crews producing press programs/works.

1.2. Self-control and responsibility

- Have the ability to lead in the specialized and professional fields that have been trained; have initiatives in the process of performing assigned tasks; have the ability to self-orient and adapt to different working environments; self-study, accumulate knowledge and experience to improve professional qualifications; have the ability to draw conclusions on common specialized and professional issues and some complex technical issues; have the ability to plan, coordinate, promote collective intelligence; have the ability to evaluate and improve professional activities on a medium scale.

2.Vabout skills

2.1. Professional skills

2.1.1.Journalism skills

Have the skills to complete complex tasks requiring the application of theoretical and practical knowledge of the trained field in different contexts; have the skills to analyze, synthesize, evaluate data and information, synthesize collective opinions and use new achievements in science and technology to solve practical or abstract problems in the trained field; have the ability to lead expertise to handle local and regional scale problems;

• 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 working environment;

- Have the skills to proficiently use video cameras, cameras, recorders..., use information processing software at a basic level.

• Information gathering and assessment skills

- Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information by methods such as interviewing, observing, collecting original documents or secondary documents proficiently. Have basic ability in independent investigation and information search, organize 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, posting, 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 according to different types of journalism and genres of work.

• Design and Production Skills for Press Releases and Program Productionbroadcasting

- 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 work in various 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, debate, express opinions on ongoing issues and propose and implement activities to solve problems related to expertise;

- Initially know how to link many different resources in an interdisciplinary trend to promote effective problem solving.

2.1.3. Abilitypowerresearch and discovery of knowledge

- Search, collect documents, analyze text content... proficiently;

- Initially implement qualitative and quantitative research methods;

- Initial application of research in practice.

2.1.4. 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. Skills to apply knowledge into practice

- Have the ability to flexibly and appropriately apply diverse knowledge and skills acquired during the learning and professional internship process, 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.

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

- Ability to research and propose recommendations to improve the quality of press and media activities;

- Update and predict industry development trends and the ability to master technological equipment in the digital age;

- Ability to prepare to continue self-training, or participate in advanced postgraduate training courses, or related industry training courses in the field of journalism and media.

2.1.7. Social and external context

- Assess the social and external context related to the major, identify the role of Journalism graduates;

- Plan and find solutions 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.

2.1.8. Organizational context

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

- Connecting through internal communication within the organization, contributing to the formation of organizational culture, working successfully in the organization.

2.2. Additional skills

2.2.1. Self-control skills

- Quickly adapt to changes in living and working environments. Have integration and lifelong learning skills;

- 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.

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

- Have specialized foreign language skills at a level where one can understand the main ideas of a report or speech on familiar topics in work related to the trained field; can use foreign languages ​​to express and handle some common professional situations; can write simple reports and present opinions related to professional work.IT and technology skills

2.2.5. Information technology and information technology skills

- Proficient in common software (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, SPSS...) and specialized software such as Photoshop, Audobe Audition, Audobe Premiers, Cool Edit,...

2.2.6. Management and leadership skills

- Know how to organize and assign work in groups/units;

- Ability to participate in evaluating individual and collective performance;

- Initially know how to connect with key partners.

3. About moral qualities

3.1. Personal ethics

- Ready to face difficulties;

- Persistent, hardworking, enthusiastic, passionate about creativity;

- Sympathize and share with colleagues;

- Honest, confident, flexible, critical, creative.

3.2. Professional ethics

- Fair, honest and responsible;

- Professional, proactive and independent working style;

- Have the behavioral culture 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 social justice, democracy and civilization;

- Maintain and promote the image of reporters/media workers;

4. Job positions that 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...

5. Ability to learn and improve after graduation

Bachelors of Journalism can participate in master's degree programs in Journalism, Public Relations, and other related majors and suitable majors in the system of majors currently allowed to be trained by the Ministry of Education and Training. In some exceptional cases, they can continue to study for a doctorate if they meet the requirements according to the training regulations.

PART III: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT

1. Summary of training program requirements

Total creditsof the training program	139credit
General knowledge block (cPhysical Education, National Defense Educationg– security, complementary skills):	27 credits
-Knowledge block by field:	26 credits
+ Required	20 credits
+ Optional	6/10 credits
-Knowledge block by industry:	18credit
+ Required	12 credits
+ Optional	6/15credit
-Knowledge blockaccording toIndustry group:	14credit
+ Required	11credit
+ Optional	3/9credit
-Industry knowledge block:	54 credits
+ Required	30credit
+ Optional	12/36credit
+ Tpractice, thesisgraduate/alternative courses for graduation thesis:	12credit

1. Training program framework

Number TT	Course code	Course name (written in Vietnamese and English)	Number of credits	Number of credit hours			Prerequisite course code
				Lee theory	Practice	Self-study
I		General knowledge block (excluding courses from 9 to 11)	27
1	PHI1004	Basic principles of Marxism-Leninism 1 Fundamental Principles of Marxism – Leninism 1	2	24	6
2	PHI1005	Basic principles of Marxism-Leninism 2 Fundamental Principles of Marxism – Leninism 2	3	36	9		PHI1004
3	POL1001	Ho Chi Minh Thought Ho Chi Minh Ideology	2	20	10		PHI1005
4	HIS1002	Revolutionary line of the Communist Party of Vietnam The Revolutionary Line of the Communist Party of Vietnam	3	42	3		POL1001
5	INT1004	Basic Computer Science 2 Introduction to Informatics 2	3	17	28
6		Basic foreign language 1 Foreign Language 1	4	16	40	4
	FLF2101	Basic English 1 General English 1
	FLF2201	Russian Basic 1 General Russian 1
	FLF2301	Basic French 1 General French 1
	FLF2401	Basic Chinese 1 General Chinese 1
7		Basic foreign language 2 Foreign Language 2	5	20	50	5
	FLF2102	Basic English 2 General English 2					FLF2101
	FLF2202	Russian Basic 2 General Russian 2					FLF2201
	FLF2302	Basic French 2 General French 2					FLF2301
	FLF2402	Basic Chinese 2 General Chinese 2					FLF2401
8		Basic foreign language 3 Foreign Language 3	5	20	50	5
	FLF2103	Basic English 3 General English 3					FLF2102
	FLF2203	Russian base 3 General Russian 3					FLF2202
	FLF2303	Basic French 3 General French 3					FLF2302
	FLF2403	Basic Chinese 3 General Chinese 3					FLF2402
9		Physical Education Physical Education	4
10		National defense and security education National Defence Education	8
11		Additional Skills Soft Skills	3
II		Knowledge block by field	26
II.1		Required courses	20
12	MNS1053	Scientific research methods Research Methods	3	36	9
13	THL1057	State and general law General State and Law	2	20	5	5	PHI1004
14	HIS1053	History of world civilization History of World Civilization	3	42	3
15	HIS1056	Vietnamese cultural foundation Fundamentals of Vietnamese Culture	3	42	3
16	SOC1051	General Sociology General Sociology	3	39	6
17	PSY1051	General Psychology General Psychology	3	45
18	PHI1054	General logic General Logics	3	31	14
II.2		Elective courses	6/10
19	INE1014	General Economics General Economics	2	20	10
20	EVS1001	Environment and development Environment and Development	2	26	4
21	MAT1078	Statistics for social sciences Statistics for Social Sciences	2	20	10
22	LIN1050	Practice Vietnamese writing Practicing on Vietnamese Texts	2	20	10
23	LIB1050	Introduction to Information Competency Introduction to Information Literacy	2	20	10
III		Knowledge block by industry	18
III.1		Required courses	12
24	JOU1051	General Journalism Fundamentals of Mass Communication	3	39	6
25	POL1052	General political science General Politics	3	39	6
26	JOU2017	Journalistic language Media Language	3	39	6
27	JOU1052	Public Relations Overview Fundamentals of Public Relations	3	36	9
III.2		Elective courses	6/15
28	MNS1100	General Management Science General Management Science	3	36	9
29	PHI1100	General Aesthetics General Aesthetics	3	36	9
30	ITS1100	Introduction to International Relations Introduction to International Relations	3	30	15
31	PSY1101	Media Psychology Psychology of Communication	3	30	15		PSY1051
32	SOC3006	Sociology of mass communication and public opinion Sociology of Mass Communication and Public Opinion	3	39	6		SOC1051
IV		Knowledge block by industry group	14
IV.1		Required courses	11
33	JOU1150	Journalism and media theory Communication Theory and Process	3	39	6		JOU1051
34	JOU2019	Law and ethics of journalism and media Media Law and Ethics	3	36	9
35	JOU1151	Basic methods in communication research Research Methods in Communication	3	33	12
36	JOU3046	Organization and operation of press and media agencies Organization and Operation of Media Agencies	2	27	3
IV.2		Elective courses	3/9
37	PSY1153	Communication psychology Communication Psychology	3	36	9
38	ITS3121	Global issues Global Issues	3	39	6
39	JOU3051	Annual report Annual report	3	3	3	39
V		Industry knowledge block	54
V.1		Required courses	30
40	JOU3041	History of Vietnamese and world journalism The world and Vietnam's history of journalism	4	54	6
41	JOU3042	Writing skills for print media Writing for print newspapers	4	39	21
42	JOU3059	Writing skills for online newspapers Writing for online journalism	3	30	15
43	JOU3044	Radio and television engineering Broadcasting technologies	3	30	15
44	JOU3040	Writing skills for radio and television Writing for broadcasting	4	39	21
45	JOU3038	Website design and content management Website design and administration	3	30	15
46	JOU3058	Press photo Photojournalism	3	30	15
47	JOU3002	Editor of press text Editing	2	20	10		JOU2017
48	JOU3045	Specialized press Specialization	4	30	30		JOU3042
V.2		Elective courses	12
V.2.1		Option 1: Print newspaper - Online newspaper	12
49	JOU3047	Organize and build a magazine Magazines production	3	30	15
50	JOU3048	Newspaper business and distribution Essentials of print industry	3	36	9
51	JOU3049	Multimedia Multimedia	3	30	15
52	JOU3050	Production of press publications Print newspaper production	3	15	30		JOU3042
V.2.2		Option 2: Radio - Television	12
53	JOU3053	Radio news program production Radio news programs	3	24	21		JOU3044
54	JOU3054	Production of specialized radio programs Specialized radio programs	3	24	21		JOU3044
55	JOU3055	Television news program production TV news programs	3	24	21		JOU3044
56	JOU3056	Production of specialized television programs Specialized TV programs	3	24	21		JOU3044
V.2.3		Optional 3: Public Relations - Advertising	12
57	JOU3037	Advertising Overview Introduction to Advertising	3	30	15
58	JOU3057	Writing Skills for Public Relations Writing for public relations	3	30	15
59	JOU3030	Event organization Event Management	3	30	15
60	JOU3027	Public relations programs Public Relations programs	3	30	15
V.3		Internship and thesis/thesis replacement courses	12
61	JOU4052	Practical training Fieldwork	2	3	9	18	JOU1051
62	JOU4050	Graduation internship Supervised Internship	5	3	12	60	JOU1051
63	JOU4051	Graduation thesis Thesis	5				JOU1051
		Alternative courses for graduation thesis
64	JOU4054	Types of media Media types	2	20	10		JOU1051
65	JOU4053	Theory and genres of media journalism Communication Theories and Journalism Genres	3	30	15		JOU1051
		Total	139

 

 

Note:Foreign language subjects belonging to the general knowledge block are counted in the total credits of the training program, but the assessment results of these subjects are not counted in the semester average, the average score of the subjects and the cumulative average score.