Shanghai International Studies University
Journalism (Chinese Media and Global Journalism)
MasterProgram Overview Globalization has made this world a true “global village,” characterized by growing impacts of global media to all the spheres of our human life. All the villagers of this “global village” are being influenced by global media and their interaction with the respective societies. This program aims to develop you intellectually as well as enhance your professional skills. You will explore global media systems and their political and economic and cultural relationship with different societies around the world. The program will have a core module on global media, which you will gain an overview of the contemporary landscape of global media by drawing on multi-disciplinary approaches of social and technological development. You will explore the powerful role of ideas, beliefs and values in media production and consumption. By engaging with theory and research you will develop your understanding of the historical, social and political contexts in which the media industries are located and the academic debates revolving around such concepts as global news flows, cosmopolitanism, connectivity and the emergence of new social and cultural forms which are no longer tied to territorial nation-states and hierarchical power relations between nations. The program will also host a public communication module in which you have a chance to explore how global media models have helped communication in various countries (particularly inside China) for global entrepreneurship in terms of public relations, global advertising and global cultural issues. You will examine and participate in the process of content creation and distribution and develop your understanding of the role of strategy and planning, based on practices in China. You can learn how to communicate strategically for business and cultural purposes and think more critically, by tapping into the sphere of global communication and by finally involving yourself into the major Media Project in Shanghai or at your home country.
Entrance Examination
Entrance Examination includes written and oral test, is held in late May or early June. The exact examination date and place will be informed via e-mail by the Graduate College of SISU.
- Applications are open to foreign citizens with reliable financial support and stability who are university graduates with a completed bachelor's degree and in good health.
- Applicants must have Chinese proficiency of HSK 3 (a total of no less than 180) and above or provide documents of studying Chinese for more than a year. In the meantime, a good command of English which meets the requirements of degree studies is also required.
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Entrance examination Entrance Examination includes written and oral test, is held from late March till early June. The exact examination date and place will be informed via e-mail by the Graduate School of SISU.