Rethinking Journalism Education in Indonesia: Nine Theses

Hanitzsch, Thomas ( Technical University of Ilmenau, Jerman)

Mediator
Vol 2, No 1 (2001)

Since the number of Indonesian mass media products is rapidly increasing, the media industry is seeking – more than ever before – for qualified and professional journalists. Although Indonesia disposes of a broad variety in journalism education, the findings of a qualitative case study show a serious amount of problems and deficiencies. What the Indonesian journalism education currently needs, is a rethinking of political, legal, and curricula aspects within a nationwide debate.