Faculty of Journalism, Parwan University
1. Department of Radio and Television
The Department of Radio and Television commenced its activities simultaneously with the establishment of the Faculty of Journalism in 1392 (Solar Hijri calendar). Currently, the department has four specialized academic staff positions.
Vision
The Department of Radio and Television aims to establish its position in the country's journalism community as an effective and standard department through quality teaching, productive research, and professional services. Additionally, the department seeks to professionalize media work in the country by educating journalism specialists in accordance with modern technologies and academic standards.
Mission
The Department of Radio and Television strives to provide teaching facilities, create opportunities for research, and promote practical production methods in line with contemporary needs in student education and societal development. Furthermore, the department aims to train professional journalists in accordance with labor market demands, who will serve as the eyes and ears of the people, and contribute to building a healthy and corruption-free society.
Values
The Department of Radio and Television designs and implements its programs based on national and Islamic values, the Constitution, and the strategic framework of the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, and remains committed to all these principles:
- Commitment to academic principles and freedoms
- Promotion of Islamic knowledge and culture
- Strengthening national unity
- Reinforcement of national identity
- Promotion of ethical values
- Accountability
- Development and progress
Objectives
The overall objective is to train professional journalists in the field of radio and television broadcasting. Graduates of this department can work in the following areas:
- Technical and production activities of radio programs according to modern standards
- Technical and production activities of television programs according to international standards
- Scriptwriting and program hosting in accordance with current standards
- Production of cultural programs to strengthen national identity, economic programs for national development, and social programs for public awareness
Additionally, the department prepares students for the following roles:
- Radio journalist
- Television journalist
- Interview host in radio and television
- News presenter
- Program producer
- Program director
- Proficiency in audio and visual recording tools
- Media and public relations officer in governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Acquiring skills necessary for various stages of media production and broadcasting
Teaching and Learning Methods
The professors of the Department of Radio and Television emphasize both theoretical and practical aspects of journalism. Therefore, alongside theoretical learning, practical activities are also prioritized. Teaching methods include:
- Use of textbooks, teaching materials, and online resources prepared by instructors; teaching through lectures, PowerPoint, and student-centered discussions
- Practical subjects are often conducted in seminar format with student participation
- Integration of theory and practice throughout the semester
- Assignments such as writing news reports and media content for class presentation and improvement
- Dividing students into working groups to encourage collaboration and healthy competition
- Student seminars and assignments to reduce lengthy lectures
- Student involvement in designing questions and participating in discussions
- Educational visits to media institutions for practical exposure
- Continuous feedback from students to improve teaching methods
- Encouraging students to participate in publications and media production aligned with journalism functions: informing, educating, entertaining, and advertising