他是一个点亮明灯的人——追念徐佳士老师

He Brightens the Path:A Tribute to Professor Hsu Chia-shih

笔者从求学经历结合新闻传播史,综述徐佳士教授的毕生贡献:一,他写下华文世界第一本传播理论的教科书,启迪数代学子;二,由于他的引导,笔者有幸结识传播学术界大师和新闻界前辈,以致奠定学术的方向与品味;三。

This article provides a brief glimpse into media and communication history in the Chinese- speaking world by recalling my lifetime encounter with Professor Hsu Chia-Shih. Professor Hsu as a pioneer wrote the first text on communication theory in Chinese that has inspired succeeding generations of students. Thanks to his guidance 1 came to know at close range two masters in media research and one distinguished journalist who contributed to the shaping of my career interest and path. Professor Hsu was a strong but gentle guardian of professional autonomy of journalism in Taiwan.