Monday February 8th marked the first day of classes for JMI’s MA in Journalism and New Media. HRH Princess Rym launched the day and welcomed the 20 admitted students to the programme.
The Programme, which aims to offer the best standards of journalistic practice with an emphasis on the traditional aspects of journalism such as writing and reporting, ethics and community issues. This, combined with new media courses, will enable JMI’s graduates to compete regionally and internationally.
Dean Najah Abdallah then walked the students through the curriculum and program requirements and regulations. Members of JMI’s board attended the student orientation and reception. Students then went into their first class; Media Law and Ethics with Dr. Sakher Khasawneh.
For Snapshots of the first day of classes click here