School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Gregory Paschalidis, Associate Professor of Cultural Studies

Chair of the School of Journalism & Mass Communications

Studying Journalism & Communications

at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Destination: Thessaloniki

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

One of Europe's oldest and most multi-ethnic cities

Its mixed, Greek, Roman, Byzantine,Ottoman and Sephardic Jew heritage

blends with its modern multi-cultural population and bustling cultural creativity.

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

A center of media innovation

• 1869 – 1924 : 300 newspapers & magazines in Turkish, Jewish, Greek, English, French, Italian, Armenian, Serbian, Russian etc.

• 1928 : Τhe 1st radio station

• 1960 : Τhe 1st TV station

• 1987 : The 1st free press

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Εstablishment and early period1991 - 2004

School of Journalism & Mass Communications : established in 1991

L "to provide theoretical and practical training in journalism,promote research in journalism and mass communications,

and uphold the rights and responsibilities of Greek journalists"

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Growth period2005 -

Undergraduate program (4-years, 240 ECTS)

a. BA in Journalismb. BA in Mass Communications

Fully funded

Internship program

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

International Outlook and Partnerships

• Organization of 3 international and 1 world Conferences

• Participation in the Global Environmental Journalism Initiative (GEJI,

2008-11)

• Participation in various european research projects

• Strong international orientation of faculty publication output

• Postgraduate students and Phd candidates can write their dissertation in

English

• Collaboration with foreign partners/institutions

• Publication of an international online scientific journal (launch in 2016)

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

English-taught Program for Erasmus Students

• Launched in 1999• 6-8 courses/semester

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School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

International Recognition

University/Departments Rankings (QS)

2012179th in the World

48th in Europe

2013146th in the World

50th in Europe

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Home partnerships and reputation

• Wide variety of partners (both media and others) for internships

• Close collaboration with professional associations (Journalists Union of Macedonia-Thrace, Association of Sports Press, Regional Press Institute)

• Close collaboration with civil society organizations(Municipality of Thessaloniki, NGOs)

• High rate of graduate employability

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Post-Graduate Studies

Launched: October 2008

http://www.jour.auth.gr/mtpx/

MA in Journalism & Mass Communications

(2 years,full-time, 120 ECTS)

PATHWAYS:

a. Journalism and New Technologies

b. Communication and Culture

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

English-taught Master’s Program

Starting date: October 2015

http://media.jour.auth.gr/

MA in Digital Media, Communication and Journalism

(1 year, full-time, 90 ECTS)

PATHWAYS

a. European Journalism

b. Digital Media, Culture and Communication

c. Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Doctoral Program

Doctoral Program

3 years , 180 ECTS

Current enrollment : 60 Phd candidates

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Summer School

Location: Chania (Institute of Regional Press)Dates: mid-JulyDuration: 12 days (lectures/workshops)

Summer School in Environmental Journalism

School of Journalism & Mass CommunicationsARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Why join the European Journalism Training Association?

• To become member of a powerful international partnership of university institutions dedicated to safeguarding the fundamental principles, values, and competencies of journalism as a public service.

• To participate in EJTA's ongoing debate about the present challenges and future directions of journalism and journalism education.

• To contribute to multilateral projects and initiatives regarding the development of innovative, critical and self-reflexive practices in the field of journalism education.