Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula

Globally, journalism education is undergoing significant changes in lieu of the ongoing technological evolution.In recognition of the importance of journalism education and how it shapes journalism practices globally, in 2007 UNESCO has mapped out a framework for journalism education, especially for...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Awan, Ismail, Rizalawati, Aripin, Norizah, Yusof, Norhafezah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Post Academic Publications (PAP) 2015
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Online Access:https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/21782/1/IJSCH%203%203%202015%201%2012.pdf
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author Ismail, Awan
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description Globally, journalism education is undergoing significant changes in lieu of the ongoing technological evolution.In recognition of the importance of journalism education and how it shapes journalism practices globally, in 2007 UNESCO has mapped out a framework for journalism education, especially for developing countries.This study seeks to identify the core values, knowledge, and skills needed in Malaysian journalism education and ascertain the degree to which they align with the model of journalism curriculum for developing countries proposed by UNESCO.To this end, the study conducted in-depth interviews with journalism scholarsin Malaysian public universities and senior practitioners from media organisations.The results showthe majority of educational components recommended by UNESCO are not compatible with journalism educationin Malaysia.
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spelling uum-217822017-04-20T03:01:57Z https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/21782/ Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula Ismail, Awan Ismail, Rizalawati Aripin, Norizah Yusof, Norhafezah LB2361 Curriculum Globally, journalism education is undergoing significant changes in lieu of the ongoing technological evolution.In recognition of the importance of journalism education and how it shapes journalism practices globally, in 2007 UNESCO has mapped out a framework for journalism education, especially for developing countries.This study seeks to identify the core values, knowledge, and skills needed in Malaysian journalism education and ascertain the degree to which they align with the model of journalism curriculum for developing countries proposed by UNESCO.To this end, the study conducted in-depth interviews with journalism scholarsin Malaysian public universities and senior practitioners from media organisations.The results showthe majority of educational components recommended by UNESCO are not compatible with journalism educationin Malaysia. Post Academic Publications (PAP) 2015-04 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/21782/1/IJSCH%203%203%202015%201%2012.pdf Ismail, Awan and Ismail, Rizalawati and Aripin, Norizah and Yusof, Norhafezah (2015) Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula. International Journal of Science Commerce and Humanities, 3 (3). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2052-6164 http://www.ijsch.com/journaluk/images/frontImages/JOURNALISM_EDUCATION_IN_MALAYSIA.pdf
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Yusof, Norhafezah
Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula
title Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula
title_full Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula
title_fullStr Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula
title_full_unstemmed Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula
title_short Journalism education in Malaysia: dancing with UNESCO'S model curricula
title_sort journalism education in malaysia dancing with unesco s model curricula
topic LB2361 Curriculum
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