Media and Communications. Research, Education and Development in the 21st Century. Cover Image

Media and Communications. Research, Education and Development in the 21st Century.
Media and Communications. Research, Education and Development in the 21st Century.

Author(s): Vesselina Valkanova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Media studies, Communication studies, Theory of Communication, Higher Education
Published by: Факултет по журналистика и масова комуникация, Софийски университет „Св. Кл. Охридски”
Keywords: media; communication; research; education
Summary/Abstract: At the beginning of the 21st century, the academic development of educational institutions especially universities faced many social challenges, and structural and educational transformations. Higher education institutions are undergoing radical transformations driven by the need to digitize education and training processes. The university system strives to overcome this situation to be competitive and continue to provide high-quality education in the context of digital transformation and technological innovation. In general, journalism and communication education is oriented towards teaching specific knowledge and skills, combined with practical training, very important for students‘ realization.