Concludes that media educators and editors of daily newspapers in the United States had similar concerns about public trust and media responsibility, and both groups saw public journalism as a potential means for improving media credibility. Suggests that educators, however, were significantly more likely to state that the media are contributing…

Presents interviews with four experts in Hong Kong suburban journalism. Notes that Hong Kong differs from other geopolitical units in being more like a city-state than a nation. Suggests that there is such a thing as suburban journalism in Hong Kong, and that its coverage is comprehensive. (RS)

Discuses the Student Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (SPICOL), a week-long university interdisciplinary simulation exercise in which students take the role of government officials, lobbyists, researchers, and news reporters. Notes journalism students report, edit, publish, and broadcast for their campus station Radio Pasifik and the special…

Suggests the practical-theoretical debate has major implications for how journalism education in the United States is treating community/suburban journalism. Notes nearly all journalism faculty members who teach practical courses have professional experience, though many also have a doctorate. Concludes present accreditation systems force…

Notes tertiary study in journalism has been a feature of the education of Australian journalists for decades, yet many industry representatives remain skeptical of its value. Finds applicants for entry-level jobs with a tertiary journalism qualification can expect to secure, on average, at least half the available positions in any cadet or trainee…

Surveys journalism educators and editors of daily newspapers to determine whether they agreed about the competencies emphasized in United States college journalism programs. Finds the two groups differed significantly about the emphases of the programs, but were in considerable agreement about the skills and abilities needed by graduates. Notes…

Discusses one of the difficulties facing journalism educators: how to properly prepare students for the wide range of jobs available to them. Argues it is preferable to teach students the core principles underlying journalism as a discipline and the core skills and methods of journalistic practice. Notes a widespread misunderstanding about the…

Explores the concept of multiculturalism in terms of how it is articulated in journalism and education in particular. Identifies three dimensions and investigates: the professional knowledge of journalists regarding cultural and ethnic diversity; their representations of diversity; and the responsibilities of journalists covering diversity. Offers…

Suggests there are different sets of news values for different types of newspapers because they are serving different types of communities. Addresses the issues of whether suburban Australian newspapers are really different, and, if they are, what does that mean for the way journalism educators should teach journalism. (RS)

Discusses whether young people working at suburban newspapers require any different preparation than their counterparts who head directly for the metropolitan media. Notes similar questions arise regarding those heading for provincial and rural media and those, from smaller or less developed countries overseas, who will return home on graduation.…

Suggests Australia's country, non-daily newspapers present journalism graduates with excellent opportunities to experience a wide range of journalistic responsibilities and compile an impressive portfolio. Argues the need for the news values of these newspapers to be integrated into pedagogical models. Documents the country non-daily's news…

Addresses journalism education in the United Kingdom. Notes that, to survive, regional newspapers have to be at the forefront of modern technology, with reporters competent at all aspects of the editorial and production processes. Argues that work experience for journalism students is best done on local, small, suburban newspapers where they will…

Spends nine hours with the journalistic staff of the "St George & Sutherland Shire Leader," the premier newspaper in the southern suburbs of Australia's largest city, Sydney, to study the newspaper's production process and the role of the subeditor within that context. (RS)

Portrays the induction process of young journalists into the newsroom at the Singaporean English daily, "The Straights Times." Contends that professional journalism education is greatly influenced by the newsroom socialization process. Explains that front-end controls make the young reporters work in close cooperation with their assigned…

Notes suburban Australian newspapers have traditionally relied on a junior workforce, which means they have a significant influence in training cadets and shaping the journalists of the future. Suggests lack of staff and resources mean that the loftier ideals of journalism often give way to more practical issues. Discusses the challenges facing…