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A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications requires knowledge of field specifics.

5

2

4

7

7

7

3

3

2

Constantly changing and updating forms of mass communication require study in a generalized form.

3

3

3

7

7

7

5

4

3

Mass communication requires the study public relations in accordance with the requirements of the modern era.

2

1

4

4

7

7

5

4

4

The introductory course in journalism or in the basics of journalism includes creating awareness about the specifics of the industry.

6

4

6

6

7

7

6

4

5

The introductory course is the basis for studying other professional disciplines.

6

4

5

6

7

7

6

5

6

The introductory course promotes orientation in professional activity.

6

6

5

5

6

7

4

0

7

The introduction implies the first entrance to the creative processes, and it is desirable that the student be familiar with them from the very beginning.

5

2

4

6

6

6

5

4

8

Introduction to journalism and its creative foundations, caused by the requirements of the market, includes familiarization with the use of more creative forms, including art forms.

2

1

3

6

6

6

2

3

9

The course “Introduction to Creative Foundations of Journalism” in order to overcome the competitive environment on new media platforms, offers students knowledge of the latest visual forms and trends.

5

1

4

7

7

7

4

4

10

The introductory course is the entrance to the profession, the entrance to all the compulsory subjects that will turn a student into a professional reporter or an analytical journalist.

6

5

5

7

7

7

7

7

11

The topics included in the content of the introductory course will be studied in depth in other training courses.

4

4

4

7

7

7

2

3

12

The introductory course with given status and content will help the student to use professional values in her professional activity—truthfulness, objectivity, confidentiality, independence, honesty, respect for human rights.

7

4

5

3

7

7

6

0

13

The introductory course helps the student to obtain information, process and transmit it to the audience.

7

2

5

4

7

7

6

6

14

The introductory course with its content contributes to the student knowing and following the norms of professional ethics.

7

4

4

2

2

7

6

4

15

The introductory course provides the student with basic, fundamental knowledge of the functions and principles of mass communication and journalism, which is a necessary prerequisite for mastering other training courses and for developing skills for practical professional activity.

7

6

4

7

7

7

7

6

16

The introductory creates awareness about professional terms and concepts and teaches how to operate with them.

6

5

7

6

7

6

7

7

17

The introductory course shows how paradigms have changed in mass communication and strengthens students in the opinion that media, professional activity in media and media research should constantly take into account changing realities and changes caused by new technological opportunities.

5

5

5

7

7

7

7

5

18

The introductory course offers the main characteristics of the specialty and terms.

7

5

5

6

7

6

5

6

19

The introductory course creates the theoretical foundations of future practice and develops skills for critical understanding of the material covered.

7

4

4

6

7

7

5

5

20

Introduction develops skills and abilities to solve problems characteristic of the profession.

7

2

2

5

7

7

4

2

21

The introduction should contain basic knowledge in the discipline it concerns.

2

3

2

7

7

6

2

4

22

Through the introductory course, the basic theories and postulates are studied.

6

4

5

5

7

7

1

2

23

The introduction expands the student’s knowledge of related disciplines.

6

3

3

5

7

5

3

4

24

Introduction is the study of the circulation of a meaning-carrying messages (ideas, ideologies, culture).

5

3

6

7

7

6

1

6

25

The introductory course gives the student broad civilization knowledge—this is an introduction to modern media thinking.

5

6

6

6

7

7

6

6

26

Introduction by nature an interdisciplinary course—it is not designed to “facilitate” the study of journalism.

1

1

5

5

7

7

0

6