Teaching Writing and Reporting for the Media – Advanced Training for Journalism Instructors

Dates: 12-22 August 2002

Host Institution/Location: Department of Journalism, American University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

 

Eligibility

Disciplines: Journalism, Media Studies, other related fields of social sciences

Region/Countries: Central Asia

 

Language(s): English, Russian

 

Course Director: Dr. Richard Shafer, School of Communication, University of North Dakota, USA

 

Contact Information for Applicants:

Coordinator: Damira Sapanova

Postal Address: Department of Journalism, American University of Kyrgyzstan, Abdumomunova str. 205, Bishkek, 720040 Kyrgyzstan

Telephone: +996 312 661 117

Fax: +996 312 663 201

E-mail: jour@mail.auk.kg

 

This Summer School aims to assist Central Asian journalism faculty to improve their teaching skills and update their knowledge of journalism practices in countries in transition. Part one of the course opens the discussion on changing teaching methods and updating journalism curricula. In detail, it provides training on new teaching methods that involve interactive learning suited more to the field of journalism. Emphasis is on curriculum development and intensive workshops on developing courses and programs that respond better to the individual needs of each country and institution. Part two focuses on specific areas of journalism practices. It aims to improve the instructors' skills in teaching alternative models of Civic and Development Journalism, as well as political reporting, essential for the democratic development of Central Asian countries.