This course focuses on key elements of crisis and issues management – before, during, and after. Students learn from real-life examples regarding different stages of crisis management and communication, particularly identifying, preventing, and managing crisis situations. Emphasis is given on practical application of crisis communications theories to enable students formulate communication strategies and tools.
Course Catalogue
Course Code: 03140546125/ MSJ 6125
Course Name:
Crisis Communication
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
Course Code: 03140546231/ MSJ 6231
Course Name:
Thesis Writing/Production Project 1
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
These courses include a systematic investigation of a defined research questions and results in a piece of original research presented by the means of thesis and production project. The thesis/production will be presented before a panel of scholars and/or professionals.
Course Code: 03140546232/ MSJ 6232
Course Name:
Thesis Writing/Production Project 2
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
These courses include a systematic investigation of a defined research questions and results in a piece of original research presented by the means of thesis and production project. The thesis/production will be presented before a panel of scholars and/or professionals.
Course Code: 03140546233/ MSJ 6233
Course Name:
Thesis Writing/Production Project 3
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
These courses include a systematic investigation of a defined research questions and results in a piece of original research presented by the means of thesis and production project. The thesis/production will be presented before a panel of scholars and/or professionals.
Course Code: 03140546237/ MSJ 6237
Course Name:
Comprehensive Exam on Communication Issues
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
These courses focus on assessing learning of the students in different aspects and fields of communication, namely, communication Issues
Course Code: 03140546238/ MSJ 6238
Course Name:
Comprehensive Exam on Communication Theories
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
These courses focus on assessing learning of the students in different aspects and fields of communication, namely, Communication Theories.
Course Code: 03140546239/ MSJ 6239
Course Name:
Comprehensive Exam on Communication Skills
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
These courses focus on assessing learning of the students in different aspects and fields of communication, namely, Communication Skills
Course Code: 0321-054-5111/ MSJ 5111
Course Name:
Communication Research
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This is a core and thesis integrated course under the Master in Communication core study concentrations. It introduces the students to the rigors of communication and media research – discussing topic selection, literature review, research procedures, elements, and approaches. Moreover, the course illustrates research applications in print media, electronic media, film, popular culture, ICTs, public relations, advertising and media effects. Along with, this course helps students writing the introduction of their thesis that comprises background, research questions, and significance of the research they are pursuing.
Course Code: 03210121101 / MSJ1101
Course Name:
Communication Concepts, Models and Theories
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
The course is an overview of key concepts of communication and its related fields. It includes definitions, development, scope, purpose, and functions of communications. It details discussions on the communication process and some communication fields, which are necessary for obtaining basic knowledge on Media Studies and Journalism. Several communication models and perspectives will be tackled in the course as well as some guidelines on how to do library research on communication.
Course Code: 03210121201 / MSJ1201
Course Name:
Communication Research
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This is a beginner’s level course that aims to help students become knowledgeable consumers and limited producers of media and communication research. In the scope of this course, students develop skills in gathering, organizing, interpreting, presenting, and evaluating research information competently utilizing appropriate methods.