The Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication is hosting a "2024 Tsinghua University Media and Global Youth Leadership Summer School" from July 1-15.
Here is the official introduction from the TSJC promotional material:
Tsinghua University's “Media and Global Youth Leadership Summer School” is designed to provide international undergraduate students interested in journalism and communication with an opportunity for cross-border, cross-cultural academic exchange and practical experience. This program aims to create a platform for the international exchange of young talents through short-term summer camps.
Students will have the chance to explore global media industry trends, China's economy and culture, and the learning and living environment at Tsinghua University. Additionally, the program seeks to enhance students' cross-cultural communication skills, broaden their international perspective, and foster academic friendships and exchanges between Chinese and foreign youth.
The first week of the program is planned to take place on the Tsinghua University campus. The second is planned for an off-campus mobile classroom, possibly in another Chinese city. The program fee is 8,000 yuan per student and covers tuition, campus accommodation and insurance. Transportation and daily expenses are self-funded.
Potential candidates must be international undergraduate students. Admission preference will be given to students in their junior year. All applicants must be proficient in either English or Chinese, with strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They also must possess cross-cultural communication abilities and a global perspective.
Applicants must submit a résumé, a statement verifying student status, proof of English or Chinese proficiency, and other supplementary materials as requested by the journalism school's international affairs office. Applicants should submit the materials to tsjcws@tsinghua.edu.cn.
Enrollment in the program is limited to 20 students. Admitted students will have the chance to receive a scholarship of 3,000 yuan each. The application deadline for the first round of applicants is June 14.
The curriculum of the summer program will include international communication and global governance, intelligent communication and the application of science and technology, audio-visual communication and creative media, business journalism, and economic communication. The courses include lectures, seminars, field visits, and other formats. Faculty from the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication including Global Business Journalism program co-directors Rick Dunham and Hang Min, scholars from China and abroad, and experts from the media industry will share theoretical research and practical experience.
The program will facilitate in-depth discussions among students on hot topics in the field of journalism and communication. Students will visit leading international media companies, organizations, research centers, and corporate practice bases to gain firsthand experience of media industry trends in different countries and regions, broadening their international perspectives and enhancing their professional literacy. Additionally, the program will organize a variety of cultural activities to promote interaction among participants and strengthen intercultural exchange.
For further information, potential applicants are asked to contact international administrator Chengzhang Li at tsjcws@tsinghua.edu.cn.
The School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University (TSJC) was established in 2002. Its educational principles and training philosophy are summarized by its motto: “Rooted in quality. Driven by practice. Oriented toward the mainstream. Dedicated to cultivating experts.”
TSJC established the Global Business Journalism master's program in 2007, pioneering the first and only international master's program conducted entirely in English in Mainland China. Over two decades, the school has emerged as a leading institution in international journalism education in China, particularly excelling in business journalism education. Moreover, TSJC offers diverse specializations conducted in Mandarin, including international journalism, film and television communication, data communication, health and risk communication, and media innovation. The school has nurtured numerous young multimedia experts for the international media industry.
In addition to TSJC's esteemed teaching faculty, the school also hosts long-term visiting scholars and lecturers, comprising experts and senior scholars from renowned Chinese and international media outlets. These include senior editors and reporters from prestigious institutions such as Bloomberg News, Reuters, the Associated Press, Time, Business Week, and the Financial Times. Furthermore, TSJC frequently invites global media and business leaders as special guest speakers for lectures and workshops, offering students invaluable firsthand insights and practical experience in the forefront of the industry.
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