Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy: New Trends in Communication, Media and Journalism

The Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki welcomes you to the Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy: New Trends in Communication, Media and Journalism, a 55-hour course via physical presence.

The Director of the Programme is Nikolaos Panagiotou, Associate Professor at School of Journalism & Mass Communications of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Aim

Each summer, THISAM brings together an impressive group of people passionate about journalism and its ability to influence positive change. Attendees include early career journalists, students, media entrepreneurs, scholars, leaders of NGO’s and media industry leaders. It is the interactive nature of THISAM that makes it such an exciting opportunity for attendees, especially students who come from around the world to attend. Throughout the week innovative ideas are shared and new business strategies developed. Mentoring and advising happens across career-level. The focus is on creating a hands-on, interactive, interdisciplinary experience.

Objectives

In 7th Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy, the theme is “New Trends in Communication, Media and Journalism”. Which is the influence of new technologies on journalistic practices? What are the new business models in Media Organizations? How to monitor Media Freedom? What are the next trends in podcasting, AI-powered news, content creation, and cyber security?

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will:

• Acquire in-depth knowledge and training on important topics and cutting-edge developments in Media, Communication and Journalism.
• Be part of a major forum where current issues and research developments are presented and discussed by distinguished international scholars.
• Gain access to an active international academic and practitioner community dedicated to innovative learning approaches.

Participant selection & Requirements

The program is addressed to students, researchers and professionals having the following background:

• Bachelor/ Master students of Journalism, political science, international relations, etc.
• PhD Students of Journalism, Political Science, International relations etc.
• Professionals from media and other related organisations who need a deeper understanding on the issues to be addressed.

Requirements:

► Relevant studies

► Experience in the subject

►Good knowledge of English language.

Method

THISAM lectures and workshops will take place in Thessaloniki. All participants must to have physical presence in the venue. All participants have to submit a number of group and individual projects.

Educational Material

The course provides participants with:

1. Digital material and tutorial from the lectures

Course Description

• International Journalism (10 hours)
• Public Diplomacy (6 hours)
• Media Literacy (7 hours)
• Data Journalism (10 hours)
• Media Economics (6 hours)
• Crisis Communication (6 hours)
• Photojournalism (10 hours).

Evaluation/ Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

For the successful completion of the programme, the participants should:

1. have attended all the teaching units. Absences may not exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours.
2. have paid all the tuition fees by the end of the training.

Participation fees/Discount

Tuition fees cost will be 900€ (includes administrative costs and accommodation), 400€ without accommodation.
The payment will be done in one instalment in Bank account.

Application

Candidates submit the application form online.

Each application has to be accompanied by the following document or copies:

1. CV
2. A completed application form