Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Talks to AUK Students

The Kuwait Media Club at the American University of Kuwait invited the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Mr. Yousef Mustafa, to give a lecture entitled "Why and What is Media", during which Mr. Mustafa walked the attendees through his personal experiences when he first embarked on a career path which ultimately led to his establishment of the soon-to-be launched "Youth and Sports" channel.

Mr. Mustafa emphasized the importance of hands-on experience for media and communications students in Kuwait, adding that the department of Radio and Television at the Ministry of Information supports AUK students through offering fieldtrips and internship opportunities.

Dr. Mohammed Akbar, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication and Media, and Advisor to the Kuwait Media Club, shared his knowledge and experiences with media students and guests. Shedding light on future career prospects for media students, Dr. Akbar stressed that "Private media channels give more freedom for the new generations for self-expression when compared to government channels, which are family oriented and highly censored,"

At the end of the talk, students were given the opportunity to raise questions related to media field, and enquire about opportunities for students to join Kuwait Radio and TV stations at the Ministry of Information.

To encourage students to further explore the nature of Media, Mr. Mostafa has invited students for a workshop in the Ministry of Information, in which the students can learn more vocational aspects in reporting and broadcast journalism in the field of radio and TV.

This event was the kick-off activity of the Kuwait Media Club this year. The club intends to hold a variety of events this year, "aiming to promote media activities at AUK and Kuwait for the benefit of students, especially those majoring in Communication and Media", said Ahmad Al Refai, Kuwait Media Club President.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 3rd November 2013

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