Open AccessFive Strategic Imperatives For Interdisciplinary Study In Mass Communications/Media Studies In The U.S. And U.K.
Author(s) -
Robert Petrausch
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the international college teaching methods and styles journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2157-880X
pISSN - 1548-9566
DOI - 10.19030/ctms.v1i3.5234
Subject(s) - mass media , curriculum , strategic communication , sociology , field (mathematics) , communication studies , public relations , engineering ethics , pedagogy , political science , engineering , social science , mathematics , pure mathematics , law
Interdisciplinary study can allow students to share ideas with scholars in allied fields and broaden their knowledge of global issues. Mass communication/media studies programs in the U.S. and U.K. can serve as models to lead students into successful learning through interdisciplinary study. This paper outlines five strategic imperatives for the study of mass communication/media studies in the U.S. and U.K. Curriculum improvements are suggested for helping students evolve and grow into leaders in the field.