MASTER S DEGREE IN MEDIA STUDIES, ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS JOURNALISM AND MEDIA WITHIN GLOBALISATION: THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE

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1 MASTER S DEGREE IN MEDIA STUDIES, ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS JOURNALISM AND MEDIA WITHIN GLOBALISATION: THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE ATTACHMENT TO THE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FOR THE MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MEDIA STUDIES THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES THE UNIVERSITY OF AARHUS

2 Framework conditions Heading Title Prepared by Prescribed points Text Master s degree in Media Studies, Erasmus Mundus Master in Journalism and Media within Globalisation: the European perspective The Board of Studies for Information and Media Studies 120 ECTS Authority The Education Executive Order, Executive Order no. 338 of 6 May 2004 regarding Bachelor s and Master s degree programmes at universities, VTU, see The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Executive Order no. 931 of 5 October 2005 about parallel degree programmes and joint education, see Academic skills and qualifications The Erasmus Mundus Master in Journalism and Media within Globalisation: the European Perspective gives the students the following common general qualifications and skills: Qualifications Upon completion of the degree programme the student will have knowledge and understanding of: Broad perspectives and background information necessary to understand and report on a changing Europe, including but not limited to knowledge of: the media systems of Europe and globally; the economic and political context of globalisation; contemporary global trends, including the movements towards localism and political devolution, state politics and the global flows of people, products and capital; policy factors affecting the place of media and publics in a global context; fundamental concepts, methods, principles and theories relet to the study of global journalism; How to formulate and study research questions about the media; The role of the journalist in democratic societies; The challenges to contemporary European journalism; The interplay between political institutions and journalism in a European context; 2

3 The impact of cultural and national identity on the theory and practice of journalism. Skills General Upon completion of the degree programme the student will be able to: Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally; Access and utilise information from a variety of research sources, including libraries and the Internet; Adopt a systematic approach to gathering, analysing and communicating knowledge; Manage resources and time; Use critical reading and writing skills in broader contexts; Work in a structured manner, individually or in teams; Undertake lifelong learning, particularly for continuing professional development. Specific Upon completion of the degree programme the student will be able to: Plan, conduct and communicate original research in journalism studies, whether in the form of journalistic or academic writing; Critically analyse media coverage of European issues in a global perspective; Identify new and creative angles on European issues in a global perspective; Recognise the issues, processes and complexities of globalisation; Place current events in a wider perspective; Evaluate the merits of a variety of theoretical approaches to globalisation; Use a variety of research methods useful to the field of journalism studies, including content analysis, discourse analysis, interviews, focus group research, survey research, statistical analysis, archival and policy research as well as ethnographic field work; Write journalistically and have the knowledge and confidence to report competently on issues in global and European journalism studies; Critically reflect on issues in global and European journalism studies; Conduct independent analyses of the economic, political and historical factors affecting countries other than the ones studied in the programme; Discuss the factors that are currently changing the nature of European journalism; Specialise within one field of journalism. Admission requirements and A BA degree or equivalent in a relet subject; At least an above average mark in the BA degree; 3

4 prerequisites The equivalent of at least three months of full-time work as a professional journalist; Candidates whose first language is not English will normally be expected to obtain a minimum IELTS score of 7 before they start. 2. Structure of the degree programme Line A1 (War and Conflict) Module Exam title ECTS Term Assessment Evaluation Subject type Globalisation Reporting global change, 7-point without Journalism and the modern public War and conflict The transformation of the state, Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media, Journalism and cultural diversity Entertaining the citizen The politics of news Risk Reporting, Swansea University, Wales War Reporting Swansea University, Wales Reporting the Middle East Swansea University, Wales Swansea University, 7-point 7-point 7-point 30 Fourth term Marked 7-point 4

5 Wales Line A1 (Business and Finance) Module Exam title ECTS Term Assessment Evaluation Subject type Globalisation Reporting global change, without Journalism and the modern public Business and finance The transformation of the state, Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media, Journalism and cultural diversity Entertaining the citizen The politics of news Global Political Economy, City University, London World of Business, City University, London World of Finance, City University, London City University, London 30 Fourth term Marked 7-point Line A1 (Media Systems, Journalism and Public Spheres in a Comparative Perspective) Module Exam title ECTS Term Assessment Evaluation Subject type 5

6 Globalisation Reporting global change, without Journalism and the modern public Media Systems, Journalism and Public Spheres in a Comparative Perspective The transformation of the state, Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media, Journalism and cultural diversity Entertaining the citizen The politics of news Journalism, media and society, Hamburg Media Systems in an international comparative perspective, Hamburg Journalism and European public spheres, Hamburg Hamburg 10 Second term Marked 7-point 30 Fourth term Marked 7-point * In accordance with the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation s Executive Order no. 931 of 5 October 2005, Section 11(4), all exams passed at partner universities of the will be transferred to the diploma as passed/not passed Guidelines for academic progress 6

7 Line A1 (Specialising in War and Conflict) The student can only sign up for the exam in The transformation of the state after passing the exam in Reporting global change or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Globalisation, culture and the role of the media after passing the exam in The transformation of the state or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity after passing the exams in all disciplines in module 1. The student can only sign up for the exam in Entertaining the citizen after passing the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in The politics of news after passing the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Risk reporting after passing the exams in all disciplines in module 2. The student can only sign up for the exam in War reporting after passing the exam in Risk reporting or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Reporting the Middle East after passing the exam in War reporting or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only hand in the thesis after passing all exams in the Master s degree programme. Line A1 (Specialising in Business and Finance) The student can only sign up for the exam in The transformation of the state after passing the exam in Reporting global change or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Globalisation, culture and the role of the media after passing the exam in The transformation of the state or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity after passing the exams in all disciplines in module 1. The student can only sign up for the exam in Entertaining the citizen after passing the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in The politics of news after passing the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Global Political Economy after passing the exams for all disciplines in module 2. 7

8 The student can only sign up for the exam in World of Business after passing the exam in Global Political Economy or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in World of Finance after passing the exam in World of Business or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only hand in the thesis after passing all exams in the Master s degree programme. Line A1 (Specialising in Media Systems, Journalism and Public Spheres in a Comparative Perspective) The student can only sign up for the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity after passing the exams in all disciplines in module 1. The student can only sign up for the exam in Entertaining the citizen after passing the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in The politics of news after passing the exam in Journalism and cultural diversity or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Journalism, Media and Society after passing the exams for all disciplines in module 2. The student can only sign up for the exam in Media Systems in an international comparative perspective after passing the exam in Journalism, Media and Society or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only sign up for the exam in Journalism and European Public Spheres after passing the exam in Media Systems in an international comparative perspective or signing up for the exam in this discipline. The student can only hand in the thesis after passing all exams in the Master s degree programme. 8

9 2.2. Module description A1 Erasmus Mundus Master in Journalism and Media within Globalisation: the European perspective, specialisation in War and Conflict ; Business and Finance or Media Systems, Journalism and Public Spheres in a Comparative Perspective Heading Module title Objective (qualifications and skills) Text Globalisation The module introduces theories and empirical studies of processes of globalisation and the transformation of nation states with particular reference to media, culture and news reporting. It consists of three disciplines: Reporting global change, The transformation of the state and Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media. Reporting global change will be a common basis for the students of disciplines two and three. This introductory course will focus on introducing global change, the global agenda and globalisation. The transformation of the state will give a comprehensive introduction to the debate about the transformation of the sovereign state. Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media introduces and discusses a wide range of views and theories regarding the role of the media in the formation of communities within, across and beyond national cultures. The module will give the students the following qualifications and skills. Qualifications: Understanding the definitions of globalisation and their implications Understanding of the nexus: global society/community/audiences and knowledge of global developments Insight into the way journalism influences modern global society Understanding of the values that underlie professional journalistic choices Knowledge of current events Knowledge of the possibilities of global communication Knowledge of media audiences Skills: Ability to reflect on the social roles of and developments within journalism Ability to develop an informed point of view on the most important global developments within journalism Ability to make informed choices concerning one s own development as a journalist Ability to find relet and important issues and write a news analysis Ability to analyse public opinion and to stimulate debate Ability to analyse complex problems and processes of globalisation Ability to see the difference between a global and a national perspective 9

10 Courses included Reporting global change. The transformation of the state. Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media Examinations included in the degree programme Line A1 Heading Course title Course description Academic objectives Method of teaching Language of instruction Examination terms Heading Course title Course description Academic objectives Text Reporting global change Reporting global change will be a common basis for the students of the next two disciplines within the module. The discipline focuses on introducing global change, the global agenda and globalisation. What are the key international issues? What are the main viewpoints on these issues? How are these issues reported globally? Through case studies of war reporting, famine and reporting on Europe, students gain insight into issues as well as reporting. In assessing the student s performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student: is familiar with the content of current global issues and current global thinking about how these issues may be resolved; has awareness and understanding of how global issues are reported, or not reported; has an understanding of how national and global perspectives are becoming intertwined; has the ability to undertake analytical journalism. Classes will be based on instructor presentations, group discussions, plenary debates, student presentations and student essays. English Method of evaluation: Written, individual Evaluation and assessment: No, 7 point. Duration: 5 days, 5 standard pages Weighting: 10 ECTS credits. Text The transformation of the state The objective of the course is to give a comprehensive introduction to the debate about the transformation of the sovereign state. What arguments are being made, how are different positions motivated, empirically and theoretically? The focus will be on economic globalisation, political changes (multi-level governance) and the consequences for democracy, identity and citizenship, sovereignty and the prospects for peace and war, conflict and cooperation. An answer will be provided to the overall research question: what kind of transformation is the sovereign state undergoing? In assessing the student s performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student: 10

11 is acquainted with the debate about state transformation in the context of globlalisation is able to identify and evaluate the theoretical and empirical foundations of the major positions in the debate demonstrates an understanding of central economic, political, and cultural aspects of globalisation Method of teaching Language of instruction Examination terms Heading Course title Course description Academic objectives Method of teaching Language of instruction Examination terms Classes will be based on instructor presentations, group discussions, plenary debates, student presentations, and student essays. English Method of evaluation: Written, individual Evaluation and assessment: Appointed external, 7 point Duration: 7 days, 10 standard pages Weighting: 10 ECTS credits. Text Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media The objective of this course is to introduce and discuss a wide range of views and theories regarding the role the media play in the formation of communities within, across and beyond national cultures. The main theme of media and community will evolve from discussions of how media were an intrinsic part of the construction of nation states. After that we will look at how media, in different ways, have been perceived to both maintain and threaten national cultures. We will, however, from the start and throughout, also question this interpretive frame of national cultures by looking at notions of inter- and post-national media and communities. Such perspectives will partly be introduced through audience studies. In assessing the student s performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student: understands the main theoretical positions with regard to media, community and culture is able to analyse and discuss the relations between media, culture, politics, social relations, consumption and commerce on both a micro and a macro level is able to engage critically with a range of materials and media forms Classes will consist of a mixture of instructor presentations, plenary discussions, student presentations, group discussions and student essays. English Method of evaluation: Written, individual Evaluation and assessment: Appointed external, 7 point Duration: 7 days, 10 standard pages Weighting: 10 ECTS credits. 11

12 2.4. Box diagram timetable for the different courses in the Master s degree programme Line A1 (Specialising in War and Conflict) First term Second term Third term Fourth term Reporting global change Pleasing the Public Risk Reporting (30 ECTS) The transformation of the state Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media Politics of News Entertaining the Citizen War Reporting Reporting the Middle East Line A1 (Specialising in Business and Finance) First term Second term Third term Fourth term Reporting global change Pleasing the Public Global Political Economy (30 ECTS) The transformation of the state Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media Politics of News Entertaining the Citizen World of Business World of Finance 12

13 Line A1 (Specialising in Media Systems, Journalism and Public Spheres in a Comparative Perspective) First term Second term Third term Fourth term Reporting global change Pleasing the Public Journalism, Media and Society (30 ECTS) The transformation of the state Globalisation, culture and the roles of the media Politics of News Entertaining the Citizen Media Systems in an international comparative perspective Journalism and European Public Spheres 3. Regulations Heading Credit and flexibility Registration and deregistration for exams General assessment criteria Regulations for major written assignments Text The Board of Studies can approve credit from Danish or foreign institutions of higher education, cf. the Executive Order on University Examinations, Executive Order no. 867 of 19 August 2004 on university s, VTU, section 35, see Registration for exams is carried out via the students self-service facility, see: For registration and deregistration, as well as procedures, see the university s regulations regarding s at In the evaluation of all written exams, regardless of the language in which the exam is conducted, the student is evaluated on: spelling and communication skills. Spelling and communication skills can affect the evaluation of the overall performance; the ability to communicate about academic issues; the ability to present an academic assignment and comply with formal academic requirements. In the evaluation of all oral exams, regardless of the language in which the exam is conducted, the student is evaluated on his/her ability to: present academic material and structure an oral presentation. The oral presentation skills can affect the evaluation of the overall performance; participate in serious academic dialogue. Stipulations regarding the extent of written assignments are stated in the description of the individual study element. 13

14 Opportunity for using personal computers at exams Project-oriented procedures Exemptions Appeals and complaints On exams A standard page for written submissions consists of 2400 characters (including spaces). To calculate standard pages, both text and notes are included, but not the front page, table of contents and bibliography. Written submissions that do not comply with these stipulations cannot be accepted for assessment. For the university s regulations regarding the use of computers for s, see The possibilities for project-oriented procedures are stated in the description of the individual study element, within the frameworks of the university s rules regarding project-oriented procedures, see An exemption is a deviation from the regulations that normally apply for the area in question. Exemption can be granted on the basis of an application sent to the authority that has the power to grant such exemption. An application for exemption must be submitted to the Board of Studies. If another authority has the power to grant exemption, the Board of Studies forwards the application to the appropriate authority (e.g. the dean, rector or ministry). An application for exemption must be made in writing, stating reasons, and submitted as soon as possible. For the application to be processed immediately, it must include a precise account of the regulation from which exemption is sought, and what such exemption is intended to achieve (e.g. permission to use special aids, extension of time, or postponement of time limits). Documentation for the unusual conditions that justify exemption must be enclosed with the application. Normally, no importance will be attached to such conditions, unless they are documented. Complaints must be submitted to the Board of Studies. It is a prerequisite for immediate processing that the complaint must be made in writing, stating reasons. The complaint must state both the cause of the complaint and what the complainant expects to achieve. Complaints regarding exams must be submitted no later than 14 days after publication of the exam results, cf. the Executive Order on University Examinations, Executive Order No. 867 of 19 August 2004 on University Examinations, VTU, Chapter 8, see The detailed stipulations on how, and to what extent, the student must have attended tuition for the student participation method of evaluation are stated in the individual study element. In the evaluation of all written exams, emphasis will be placed on the extent to which the student is able to communicate about an academic issue and structure an academic assignment including complying with formal academic requirements (references, quotations, etc.). In the evaluation of all oral s, emphasis will be placed on the extent to which the student can present academic material, structure an oral presentation and participate in a constructive academic dialogue. 14

15 Acts and executive orders on education can be found in the rules and regulations of the university at 15