As a graduate of the J-School, I have to agree (mostly). I think the image of the School is that of a prestigious (academic) place -while the instructors are still teaching the business with "get me rewrite" trade school-like methods. I think we should really look at the J-School for what it really is, a finishing school. It's a place for the privileged and or the stupid and or both, to get a degree based on a pass/fail evaluation system for jobs that no longer exist. It's extended boarding school where people are literally treated like children. At least at Business School you get a few drinks...
On A Note Regarding Michael Schudson and Journalism Schools
As a graduate of the J-School, I have to agree (mostly). I think the image of the School is that of a prestigious (academic) place -while the instructors are still teaching the business with "get me rewrite" trade school-like methods. I think we should really look at the J-School for what it really is, a finishing school. It's a place for the privileged and or the stupid and or both, to get a degree based on a pass/fail evaluation system for jobs that no longer exist. It's extended boarding school where people are literally treated like children. At least at Business School you get a few drinks...