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Journalism vs. Communication Sciences

How does Journalism differ from Communication Sciences?

Journalism

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Journalism is a field of study that imparts knowledge for a variety of media formats including print, radio, TV, and online media. Students learn how to identify topics, conduct research, write, moderate and produce multimedia or cross-media contributions. Graduates have a wide range of career prospects, for example, at newspapers, television companies, and in media management and public relations.

Communication Sciences

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Communication sciences is a field of study that examines the various forms of human communication, for example mass media, non-verbal communication, and political communication. Theory and practice from areas such as media, journalism, and public relations are combined to enable students to analyze communications and apply communication measures efficiently. Career prospects include working in the media industry, corporate communications, advertising, and research.

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