Global Communication Competence of International Journalism Practitioners: A Study based on the In-depth Interviews

Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication ›› 2013, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (11) : 103-116.

Zhong Xin is professor, deputy director of Public Communication Institute and Director of International Journalism Master Program at the School of Journalism and Communication, Renmin University of China. E-mail: zhongxinruc@sina.vip.com.
Huang Chao is doctoral student at the School of Journalism and Communication, Renmin University of China.

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This study is based on the in-depth interviews with 10 journalists who have been engaged in international journalism for decades both from China and abroad. It finds that global communication competence of international journalism practitioners mainly includes 5 elements: global citizenship, effective self-presentation, interactive communication capability, cultural understanding and journalistic professionalism.

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international journalism practitioner / global communication competence / in-depth interview

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ZHONG Xin, HUANG Chao. Global Communication Competence of International Journalism Practitioners: A Study based on the In-depth Interviews[J]. Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication. 2013, 35(11): 103-116