B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism
Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** for Non-EU | for EU 9000 EUR per year
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education combining standard Journalism school courses with courses in media studies, film studies, and marketing/public relations. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.
The Journalism concentration in AAU’s Journalism and Media Studies program provides students with a wealth of practical skills and training for a diverse set of careers in the contemporary journalistic and media environment. In addition to reinforcing the broader program skills of writing, public speaking, and digital image creation, the Journalism concentration focuses on building interpersonal and intercultural communicative skills, which pay special attention to the use of human sources in the production of journalistic content, and narrative skills.
This concentration covers the general journalistic discipline. Journalism concentration focuses on developing: journalistic writing skills; photo and video reporting; radio; and broadcasting. Students learn to report news as well as to work in specific genres such as travel writing, documentary photography, cultural journalism, etc.
Prague was at the crossroads of a divided Europe during the Cold War, and now instead the city has become an open and welcoming cosmopolitan capital in New Europe for all nationalities with several domestic (in English-language or Czech) and international media organizations based here. AAU’s student body includes students from many countries across Europe and Eurasia, the Americas, the Middle East, etc. with an equally diverse faculty with various areas of substantial expertise.
Beyond the classroom, students can create and host internet radio programs on Soundbricks, contribute to or produce the bi-annual student magazine Lennon Wall, or join any number of student clubs concerned with environmental or other social issues. The Career Center also regularly invites media professionals to meet our students helping to ensure numerous internship opportunities in the Czech Republic or abroad.
By taking advantage of these opportunities students can finish the degree in Journalism & Media Studies having gained a solid background combining academic rigor and practical experience, and an appropriate internship in a desired field for the future.
The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.
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Curriculum
Below, you can find the study plan for the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism as well as a list of courses available to choose from.
General Education Module Courses
General Education: English Communication
- Composition I
General Education: Social Sciences / Major
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
General Education: Civilization – Take 1 course from the list:
- World History I
- World History II
- European History I: The Origin of Europe
- European History II
- Survey of Western Art
- Introduction to Historiography
General Education: Quantitative Reasoning
- Computer Information Systems
General Education: English Communication
- Composition II
General Education: Social Sciences / Major
- Intro to Sociology
General Education: Diversity and Values – Take 1 course from the list:
- Introduction to Law
- Intro to Philosophy
- Political Philosophy I
- Comparative Religions
Journalism and Media Major Module Courses
FMS151 History of Media Technology
- Intercultural Communication
- Introduction to Reporting I
- Popular Culture & Media Theory
- Visual Culture
Take 1 course from the list:
- Intro to Film Studies
- Intro to Film Language
Take 1 course from the list:
JRN225 Topic in media Studies: Media, Sports, and Society
FMS310 Media and the War on Terror (If a Minor is chosen, this course is replaced by a course from the Minor Module.)
- Media in Democracy
- Intro to Psychology
- Media Ethics
JRN350 Internship
JRN394 Thesis Seminar
JRN395 Thesis
Concentration Module Courses
Group A – take 1 course from the list
- JRN 210 Editing and Publishing (Prerequisite COM101)
Group B – take 1 course from the list
- JRN 201 Reporting II (Prerequisite JRN200)
Group C – take 1 course from the list
- JRN230 Travel Writing (Prerequisite JRN201)
- JRN300 Feature Writing (Prerequisite JRN201)
- JRN260 Cultural Journalism (Prerequisite JRN201)
Group D – take 1 course from the list
- JRN229 International Media (Prerequisite JRN200)
- JRN323 International Journalism (Prerequisite JRN200)
Group E – take 1 course from the list
- JRN215 Writing for Social Media- News Lab (Prerequisite JRN201)
- JRN240 Business Reporting (Prerequisite JRN201)
- JR327 Multimedia Broadcast Journalism (Prerequisite JRN201)
Group F – take 1 course from the list
- JRN255 Video Storytelling
- JRN288 Radio in the Age of Spotify
Group G – take 1 course from the list
- ART251 Documentary Photography
- JRN252 Photojournalism
- JRN276 Digital Tools for New Media
Open Elective Module Courses
On top of that, students can choose 3 open elective courses (depending on the concentration or minor) offered by the School of Journalism, Media & Visual Arts (any concentration) or any other school at AAU. Courses are subject to change according to interest and availability. Examples: Spanish I; Public speaking; Prague Art and Architecture; Creative writing; Gender, Minority, and Culture. More examples can be found in the course catalog. (Please note that some courses are advanced and require prerequisites; therefore, cannot be taken as electives. Consult your Assistant Dean before choosing an elective).
Program Outcome
Graduates of the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism can expect to:
- Have theoretical, methodological, and conceptual knowledge of the field of journalism and communications, complemented by interdisciplinary knowledge of political, economic, social, and humanities disciplines.
- Have the following capabilities and skills:
a. seek out, evaluate the reliability of, and work with information,
b. work in traditional and new digital media in an online work environment,
c. master the fundamentals of economic, cultural, and investigative reporting,
d. public speaking and moderating,
e. intercultural communication.
- Possess the following competencies: work independently and in teams, including international teams, coordinate team activities to achieve set goals, communicate findings, problems, and solutions to the domestic and international public in English in both written and verbal form, and persistently pursue their professional development
Career Opportunities
AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well-equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Various forms of print and web media
- Cultural Management
- Reporting or Diplomacy
- Humanitarian Government and Nonprofit Organizations
- Education
- Social research
- Publishing
Interesting internship opportunities for AAU journalism students: Prague Morning, Radio Free Europe, expats.cz, Project Syndicate, Havas.