Mass Comm Study Abroad May 24-June 7, 2010
The School of Mass Communications is pleased to present a two-week opportunity for participants interested in global public relations and journalism with a focus on China. This three-credit program is designed for students in the M.S. program in Strategic Public Relations, students in the M.S. program in Multimedia Journalism and talented undergraduate students interested in the practice of public relations and journalism in China.
Students will enroll in and earn credit for MASC 682 (graduate students) or MASC 492 (undergraduate students).
On this tour, students will explore how public relations is practiced, with both a global and local perspective, and how major English-language media function in Beijing and Shanghai, China. They will meet with public relations and media practitioners and will experience Chinese culture in Beijing, Shanghai and X’ian. The program also includes numerous cultural and historic site visits in all three cities.
Leading the program will be Dr. Judy VanSlyke Turk, director of the School and a professor of public relations, and Prof. June Nicholson, associate director of the School and an associate professor of journalism. Both have extensive experience with Chinese public relations and journalism, and have led previous study abroad tours to China.
Deadline for application to participate in the program is March 16, 2010. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to apply for the program.
Cost of the program is $2,999.50 which includes accommodations, almost all meals, study visits and tours, excursions, on-site translation and program support, pre-departure orientation and applicable fees. Airfare and tuition are not included.
Want to know more? Contact either Dr. Turk (jvturk@vcu.edu) or Prof. Nicholson (jonichol@vcu.edu)!
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