Journalism Studies

Learning objectives of the study programme

1. To provide the student with significant theoretical knowledge in the theory and history of media and linguistic communication.

1. To lead the student to independently, critically search for, evaluate, and process information and opinions.

1. To enable the student to acquire the practical skills to create and disseminate journalisticcommunicationsin a variety of genres and technologies.

1. To develop in the student the competence to create mediacommunicationswith an emphasis on moral values essential to the mission of a Catholic university.

Learning Outcomes of the Degree Program

knowledge

V1students will develop theoretical and methodological knowledge in key areas of the field of study as a basis for practice and research

V2you will acquire theoretical and methodological knowledge of media law and media ethics

V3acquire knowledge in key areas of the field of study as a basis for the processing and interpretation of media content and the production of media and multimedia communications in traditional and digital environments

V4gain knowledge of fundamental concepts of political science and knowledge of current political, social and media events

V5learn the basicmethods of techniques for the creation, processing, use and access to information and media content

V6learn the basic knowledge of the language system with emphasis on the necessary competences for media practice

skills

Z1student will be able to search, evaluate and process information

Z2disposes of basic skills in thepreproduction, production, post-production and distribution of media content and products

Z3can independently author media and information products of a textual, auditory, audiovisual or multimedia nature

Z4has a cultivated verbal expression in the Slovak language

Z5designs and implements solutions to professional and practical problems in the media environment

competence

K1students independently solve specific problems in media practice (in the creation of media content and its distribution)

K2thinks creatively and criticallyand develops these competencies flexibly

K3is prepared to further cultivate his/her verbal expression

K4can publicly speak and present on media and media communication issues

K5responsibly fulfils the profession of journalist in accordance with the moral, social and legal requirements of the journalistic profession

K6 works effectivelyas a member of a team

Graduate Profile

The graduate of the bachelor's degree programme in Journalism has a complete university education of the first degree in the field of study Media and Communication Studies.The graduate of the bachelor's degree programme in Journalism has mastered the basics of the theory of journalistic production, has an overview of the journalistic genre and at the same time is aware of its variability over time and with an emphasis on the hybridization of genres. He is oriented in the basics of political science, knows the history of journalism and communication, is familiar with the key concepts of his field, is morally and ethically prepared to work in the media environment. He/she is familiar with the language system and is able to express himself/herself in a cultured manner. He/she is proficient in the basics of radio, television and photographic techniques. Able to think critically and respond appropriately to misinformation and hoaxes, including explaining them adequately to the audience. Can make effective use of new media in his/her work. Can independently author journalistic speeches, express themselves appropriately in print and electronic media and new media. Actively participates in the collective production of journalistic communications in various media communication media.Understandsbasic ways of organising and searching for information in traditional and digital systems. Is prepared to meet the expectations of the journalistic profession as a rank-and-file journalist with the possibility of working in middle management in the media. He/she will find employment in news agencies, print media, radio, television or on commercial and public internet portals. The graduate has acquired basic practical and methodological knowledge in key areas of the field of study, which serves as a basis for practice or further study.

1. The college indicates the occupations for which the graduate is prepared at the time of graduation and the potential of the degree program in terms of graduate employment:

Occupations where graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in Journalism can find employment according to the Statistical Classification of Occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):2641008 publishing editor,1222003public relations manager,4413001 copyeditor,3431001 photojournalist,2642012 blogger/vlogger

1. Relevant external stakeholders who have provided a statement or concurring opinion on the compliance of the acquired qualification with the sector-specific requirements of the profession:

This is not the case for regulated professions.

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