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ERIC Number: EJ640771
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Media Criticisms of US Journalism Education: Unwarranted, Contradictory.
Dickson, Tom; Brandon, Wanda
AsiaPacific MediaEducator, n8 p42-58 Jan-Jun 2000
Surveys journalism educators and editors of daily newspapers to determine whether they agreed about the competencies emphasized in United States college journalism programs. Finds the two groups differed significantly about the emphases of the programs, but were in considerable agreement about the skills and abilities needed by graduates. Notes some significant differences among opinions held by both groups on some topics. (RS)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum, Editors, Higher Education, Job Skills, Journalism Education, Newspapers, Teacher Attitudes, Writing Skills
The Graduate School of Journalism, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522 Australia.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: Media Education and Training.