Master's Study Plan

This course aims to build specialized and in-depth knowledge among students in a media issue by addressing advanced topics in contemporary media. These represent pivotal issues in discussions about the present and future of media. Special topics are determined each semester, such as: Media and Gender, Media and Human Rights, or Media and Communication Technology. Students are required to submit in-depth research papers on the sub-topics covered.

This course introduces journalism students to basic concepts in philosophy and contemporary cultural studies, starting from the extended concept of culture concerned with socio-economic, political, and cultural changes. It is divided into two parts: philosophical principles (logic, critical thinking, epistemology, values, philosophy of art/science, historical schools) and cultural studies (human culture history, media and law, media and religion, feminist writings, cinematic studies, orientalism, etc.).

"News Writing and Editing" is the foundational course introducing students academically and professionally to the news world—from gathering and cross-checking information to drafting and publishing. It familiarizes students with the intellectual foundations governing news selection and presentation templates, maintaining strict adherence to journalistic writing rules and ethical principles.

This practical course offers an introduction to non-written journalistic storytelling forms, including photography, audio, and video production. Students learn how to conceptualize a story and the optimal format to present it. Topics include documentary photography, audio recording/editing, podcasting, and video journalism meant for digital platforms.

This course empowers students with scientific thinking methods, knowledge acquisition, and research methodologies in humanities and social sciences. It builds their capacity to employ research methods in journalism, such as data gathering, analysis, critical thinking, interviewing, and utilizing information databases to face information overload.

This course introduces professional ethics and legislation governing journalism. It covers freedom of opinion and expression, regulatory frameworks, legal restrictions, journalistic codes of honor, intellectual property rights, the distinction between critique and defamation, and digital publishing legislation.

This course addresses public policies, current affairs, the political system, and decision-making mechanisms in Jordan. It covers financial policies, privatization, and major Middle East issues, equipping students with the scientific knowledge to report on political systems and public administration.

This applied course complements "News Writing and Editing" by enriching students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It provides the opportunity to produce in-depth journalistic reports in specialized fields such as economics, health, culture, and human rights.

This course forms a comprehensive knowledge base in communication concepts and their historical development. It includes mass society theories, psychological/sociological communication explanations, media effects, role of media, and contemporary theoretical trends in media studies.

Students learn investigative journalism tools and data processing. The course simulates the professional path from story ideation, hypothesizing, verifying information through public databases, navigating legal hurdles, and concluding with a piece that explores solutions and answers public concerns.

An introductory course for radio and TV writing/broadcasting. Introduces students to planning and executing news bulletins, interviews, and documentaries. Students acquire essential presentation skills and knowledge of field terminology used by major global networks.

This applied course enhances writing skills in English, providing media concepts and terminology. Students learn about British/American journalistic schools, editing techniques, and professional standards for producing high-quality English media pieces.

This course enhances writing skills in French. It introduces students to French and Francophone journalistic schools, editing techniques (news, reports, investigations, interviews), and aims at producing French media pieces.

An introduction to mobile journalism. Teaches students how to leverage smartphones and dedicated apps to produce high-quality audio-visual materials and short documentaries fitted for different digital publishing platforms.

Serving as a real-world media platform, students form its production crew. They spend a full day each week applying theoretical and practical knowledge to produce and broadcast news pieces across journalism, radio, TV, and digital media under faculty supervision.

Involves intensive journalistic work. Students research and apply acquired skills to produce professional journalistic content. Evaluation includes the final media piece, a summary report, and an oral presentation to an examination committee.