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Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia

The aim of the study is to examine industrial perspective on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia. Curriculum plays an important role in providing quality education for students. This study focuses on the curriculum aspect of journalism education. Journalism is a dynamic field that integrates...

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Main Authors: Yusof, Norhafezah, Ismail, Awan, Ismail, Rizalawati, Aripin, Norizah, Kassim, Azhar, Ishak, Mohd. Sobhi
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Language:English
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Published: UUM Press 2017
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/61019/16/61019-Industrial%20Experience%20on%20Journalism.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.610192019-01-04T02:52:28Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/61019/ Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia Yusof, Norhafezah Ismail, Awan Ismail, Rizalawati Aripin, Norizah Kassim, Azhar Ishak, Mohd. Sobhi H Social Sciences (General) The aim of the study is to examine industrial perspective on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia. Curriculum plays an important role in providing quality education for students. This study focuses on the curriculum aspect of journalism education. Journalism is a dynamic field that integrates industrial experience and fundamental knowledge gained from higher educational institutions. It has been debated by scholars in the field that it is important for the academia to consider industrial players in shaping the curriculum of the field. Thus, in line with the argument, this study is conducted to investigate the industrial perspective on journalism education in Malaysia. Drawing from the researchers’ experiences and guidelines from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, the researchers adapted the Taba Model as the theoretical framework. The study used semi-structured interview method. Fifteen experts were interviewed. They have served more than 10 years in media industry and hold various executive positions. The interview protocol was developed based on literature review and guidelines of Communication and Media Studies curriculum review. The interviews were conducted at the interviewees’ offices or homes. Each interview ranged from 1 to 2 hours. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed four main themes: 1) Strong general knowledge requirement, 2) Right skills mattered, 3) Interest in the field – ability to adapt and learn, and 4) Specialised knowledge. This supported the view that industry and academia have to collaborate extensively in producing high quality graduates in journalism. UUM Press 2017 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/61019/16/61019-Industrial%20Experience%20on%20Journalism.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/61019/21/61019_Industrial%20experience%20on%20journalism%20education%20curriculum%20in%20Malaysia_SCOPUS.pdf Yusof, Norhafezah and Ismail, Awan and Ismail, Rizalawati and Aripin, Norizah and Kassim, Azhar and Ishak, Mohd. Sobhi (2017) Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia. In: Sintok International Conference on Social Science and Management (SICONSEM 2017), 4th-5th December 2017, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. http://www.siconsem.com/index.php
institution Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
building IIUM Library
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continent Asia
country Malaysia
content_provider International Islamic University Malaysia
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language English
English
topic H Social Sciences (General)
spellingShingle H Social Sciences (General)
Yusof, Norhafezah
Ismail, Awan
Ismail, Rizalawati
Aripin, Norizah
Kassim, Azhar
Ishak, Mohd. Sobhi
Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia
description The aim of the study is to examine industrial perspective on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia. Curriculum plays an important role in providing quality education for students. This study focuses on the curriculum aspect of journalism education. Journalism is a dynamic field that integrates industrial experience and fundamental knowledge gained from higher educational institutions. It has been debated by scholars in the field that it is important for the academia to consider industrial players in shaping the curriculum of the field. Thus, in line with the argument, this study is conducted to investigate the industrial perspective on journalism education in Malaysia. Drawing from the researchers’ experiences and guidelines from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, the researchers adapted the Taba Model as the theoretical framework. The study used semi-structured interview method. Fifteen experts were interviewed. They have served more than 10 years in media industry and hold various executive positions. The interview protocol was developed based on literature review and guidelines of Communication and Media Studies curriculum review. The interviews were conducted at the interviewees’ offices or homes. Each interview ranged from 1 to 2 hours. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed four main themes: 1) Strong general knowledge requirement, 2) Right skills mattered, 3) Interest in the field – ability to adapt and learn, and 4) Specialised knowledge. This supported the view that industry and academia have to collaborate extensively in producing high quality graduates in journalism.
format Conference or Workshop Item
author Yusof, Norhafezah
Ismail, Awan
Ismail, Rizalawati
Aripin, Norizah
Kassim, Azhar
Ishak, Mohd. Sobhi
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Ismail, Awan
Ismail, Rizalawati
Aripin, Norizah
Kassim, Azhar
Ishak, Mohd. Sobhi
author_sort Yusof, Norhafezah
title Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia
title_short Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia
title_full Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia
title_fullStr Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in Malaysia
title_sort industrial experience on journalism education curriculum in malaysia
publisher UUM Press
publishDate 2017
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/61019/16/61019-Industrial%20Experience%20on%20Journalism.pdf
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/61019/
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