SJMC offers study abroad class in 2014

July 25, 2013

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The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is proud to host a study abroad class in the United Kingdom during the summer of 2014! Spearheaded by Drs. Sandhya Rao and Bruce Smith, the class will travel to London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. What You Will LearnThe program's theme is 'Global media in the United Kingdom.' The program includes class meetings on campus and online before and after the 10-12 day cultural and media immersion trip to three capital cities of the UK. The program will include field trips to international media organizations and cultural excursions. Known for its leading media companies, including broadcast companies such as the BBC and  ITV, newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian, international news organizations such as Reuters, and public relations firms such as Taylor Herring, the  UK will provide a fantastic global media experience. Students may choose from public relations, media writing (travel emphasis) and international communication or an independent study. The CitiesLondon, the capital of England, is a modern global metropolis and world business center housing hundreds of international companies and a thriving cultural center drawing millions of visitors from all over the world. Standing on the River Thames, London has a history of nearly 2000 years and was a site for the 1948 and 2012 Olympics. London, a culturally vibrant city, offers a wide range of top-class cultural attractions, including theatres, museums, art galleries, music concerts and shopping centers. Landmarks such as the Buckingham Palace, the seat of the British Monarchy, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey are known as much for their history as their architecture. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is known for its banking industry. Declared as the first UNESCO City of Literature, the city hosts many international festivals. Located about 400 miles to the northeast of London, it is the second most popular tourist destination after London.  Edinburgh is a World Heritage Site with historical sites, including the Edinburgh Castle, the Old and New Towns, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a port city located 124 miles West of London and belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. In addition to a beachfront, gardens, museums, historical sites, and sporting venues, Cardiff houses a large independent TV production center with 6,000 employees. More information and details on the course will be available soon. Questions may be directed to Sandhya Rao at sr02@txstate.edu.