Meðunarodni institut za novinarstvo organizira Ljetnu akademiju 2003.

02.04.2003.

International Institute for Journalism (IIJ)

 

 

The International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) will organise its first Summer Academy for young journalists in Hamburg / Germany from the 28^th of July to the 22^nd of August 2003. The aim is to promote media freedom, journalistic ethics and professional skills. The 25 participants will come from African, American, Asian and European countries.

The Summer Academy will combine lectures, group work and practical exercises. There will be excursions to Berlin and other places of interest in Germany.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Foundations, functions and limits of press freedom
• Comparison of private, state and public service media systems
• Content and purpose of an ethical code for journalists
• Role of press clubs, journalists associations and trade unions
• Self-regulatory institutions of the media industry
• Role of a free press in the process of economic and social development
• Peace journalism versus war journalism
• Dealing with the past – a media job?
• Journalistic skill drill
• Visits to various newsrooms

The lecturers have long experience in journalism and/or come from an academic and practical background. In addition, prominent practitioners from the German media scene will share their experience with participants.

Various cultural events are also part of the Summer Academy.

The Summer Academy will be conducted in English. Participation is free of charge. The IIJ will cover accommodation cost and provide a sufficient food allowance. Under certain circumstances, travel costs to and from Germany can be borne. Applicants should state in their application letter whether they are prepared to cover the airfare to and from Germany.

The International Institute for Journalism was founded in 1962 and has a long standing reputation of training journalists from an international background. It is part of InWEnt, the international training institution which is mainly financed and owned by the German Federal Government. More information can be found on the internet: www.inwent.org.

Applicants should be at the beginning of their career, i.e. either in their first or second year on the job or in their last year at journalism school.

The application letter should spell out the applicant’s motivation and be accompanied by a detailed CV and photocopies of university examination certificates. Furthermore, a letter by the editor-in-chief is needed which should assess the candidate’s professional talent and proficiency in the English language and which should state the employer’s readiness to grant the applicant leave in case of acceptance. If applicants are still attending journalism school, the letter should be written by one of their teachers.

Applications shall reach IIJ via postal mail before the 1^st of May, 2003. They can be sent by fax (++49-40-43996260) or e-mailed (iij@inwent.org) beforehand.

International Institute for Journalism (IIJ)

InWEnt International Capacity Building

Hallerstrasse 3

10587 Berlin

Germany

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