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October 11, 2005
Letter to the Editor: Fostering global connections through international journalism
This is an exciting time for the young generation. Globalization processes have connected world citizens via social political networking, traveling and advanced communications technology. Through their roles of witnessing and reporting world events, journalists are one of the driving forces in globalization.
International journalism can tremendously impact international relationsčpositively or negatively.
Have you ever wondered what journalists could and should do to foster global interconnectedness? If yes, you are invited to come hear what the Certificate in International Journalism Program is about.
You will hear how your passion about world politics and cultures, your youthful energy, your second language abilities, and your interests in communication technology and journalismčwriting, reporting, and photographingčcan be combined to provide you with great opportunities in the global communication field.
Hamline’s CIJ is the only undergraduate program in international journalism in the U.S. We are inherently interdisciplinary. Our program integrates different disciplines from modern language and journalism to
cultural and communication studies as well as many more.
We also emphasize intercultural understanding and international cooperation through journalism practices. Besides learning how to report news, you will find yourself empowered with in-depth theoretical understandings of local and global media systems. Through classroom projects in Media in Global
Perspective, you will be connected with leading international institutions, such as the World Press Institute and Minnesota International Center.
You will receive authentic hands-on journalistic experiences through domestic and overseas internships and a capstone independent media project. We currently work with local media partners in the Twin Cities to provide you with journalism skills. They include KFAI radio, SPNN, Minnesota Women’s Press, Asian American Press and the Daily Planet.
Our direct overseas bilateral exchanges include institutions in Germany, Chile, Senegal and Bangladesh, and a new bilateral exchange with the University of International Economics and Business in Beijing, China.
Our program has highly capable students and graduates. Our seniors just returned from semesters abroad in Chile, Spain, England, and France. Next semester, CIJ students will complete their media
internships in Belgium, England, Germany, Hong Kong and Chile. Recent graduates are pursuing a Fulbright study in Germany and a doctoral degree at the University of California, Berkeley.
Although the program is not intended to make you a fully qualified professional journalist, you will find that your opportunities are limitless. The program will certainly give you a sharper edge in this globalized community no matter what professional goals you decide to pursue.
The CIJ is especially interested in students who are seriously committed to academic excellence and career achievement. Our program’s core philosophy is that anyone can be a journalist, but not everyone can be a good journalist. The field has already been inundated with sensationalists. The CIJ faculty believes that we are different and we could make a positive difference.
Please join us for lunch at CIJ’s Fall information session Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. in GLC 106W. CIJ faculty members will be there to answer any questions you may have about the program.
Current CIJ students will be attending the event to tell you about their experiences with local and international media internships. If you can’t make the meeting, contact me at sishida@hamline.edu or calling x2768. The application deadline is November 1.
I truly believe that journalists can have a positive impact on the global community. I also believe that the future of international journalism depends on young and compassionate world citizens.
Suda Ishida, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Media Studies, TACS
Director, Certificate in International Journalism
Posted by msveum at October 11, 2005 11:36 PM
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