Christian Writers Guild
Course: CWG Writing CourseTopic: A mentor-guided course
Course length: Two years
Course language: English
Organizer: Christian Writers Guild
Cost: see christianwritersguild.com/SignUpNowAPPRENTICE.asp
Contact: ContactUs@ChristianWritersGuild.com
This intensive, two-year mentor-guided writing course at the apprentice level involves topics about fiction and non-fiction writing, screenwriting and writing a book. There are also more advanced courses such as the Journeyman and Craftsman levels. These may require you to demonstrate a certain level of proficiency. For more details on any of these courses: christianwritersguild.com/ForAdultsHome.asp
Freedom of expression in the digital age
Topic: Diversity, ethics, internet, multimedia, press freedom Course length: May 21 - June 25, 2010
Course language: Arabic and English
Organizer: United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Cost: No charge
Contact: bsebti@icfj.org
For more info: https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/icfj_offers_online_course_on_freedom_of_expression_in_the_digital_age_1
Indian Journalism Institute
Course: The Institute offers an array of diplomas from newspaper journalism to
new media journalism. Topic: Basic journalism
Course length: One year
Course language: English
Organizer: Indian Journalism Institute
Cost: see http://www.iijnm.org/overview.html
Contact: admin@iijnm.org
International Pentecostal Press Association
Course: Introduction to Christian WritingTopic: Self-study course or mentor-guided course
Course language: English
Organizer: International Pentecostal Press Association (pccna.org/ippa_writing_course.php)
Cost: Self-study: US$ 50; mentor-guided study: US$ 150
Contact: John Mempa, IPPA Writer's Course, 1445 N. Booneville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802, USA
The self-study program includes a textbook and a three-ring binder study guide (in English). The mentor-guided program assigns a qualified mentor to grade assignments. The International Pentecostal Press Association will issue a certificate to each participant upon completion of the mentor-guided course. Mentoring is limited to 20 participants per year. The scholarship program is available to qualified persons and is based on need.
Click here for a Mentoring application form in a PDF format to print out. You must have Adobe Acrobat to access this form. You can download Acrobat Reader free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html
Master multi-media journalism in Delhi, India
The International Media Institute of India (IMII) is interviewing for
its first class, which will begin on July 5, 2010. The school, located in Noida in the National Capital Region, will offer cutting-edge training in print, audio, video, web and mobile phone news production.
The 11-month post-graduate diploma program is open to university graduates from all streams as well as working journalists seeking to upgrade their skills. Some scholarship assistance is available. The school is at D-59, Sector 2, a short walk from the Metro Blue Line.
IMII is a joint project of ICFJ and the Society of Policy Studies, a Delhi think tank. It is affiliated with the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism with start-up funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
To apply visit the school website at www.imii.co.in or send a letter and CV to info@imii.co.in. Application deadline is April 30.
–IJNet (www.ijnet.org); March 29, 2010
News University
Course: News University online journalism coursesTopic: Online courses
Course language: English
Organizer: News University
Cost: free with online registration
Contact: info@newsu.org; www.newsu.org/
News University offers many free online journalism courses, such as reporting, writing, editing, photojournalism, and typography. A project of The Poynter Institute for Media Studies funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, NewsU is committed to providing interactive, inexpensive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media.
Northern Italy residency
Course: Scholarly residency program. Deadline to apply: May 7th, 2010
Topic: Residents are given the opportunity to work either collaboratively or independently on pressing global issues.
Course length: Residencies are typically four weeks, but can be shortened if needed
Organizer: The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center
Course Web site: http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center
Online course in Arabic and English on covering religion
Course: International Coverage of Religion Dates: June 11-23, 2010 (Application due by May 31, 2010)
Topic: Religion coverage around the world.
Course language: Arabic and English
Organizer: International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
Cost: Contact for information
Contact: bsebti@icfj.org
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is offering a six-week online course that seeks to bring together American and European journalists along with journalists from majority-Muslim countries to critically examine religion coverage around the world. Deadline to apply: May 21.
The course will be held in English and Arabic, with translation. It will run from June 11 to July 23, and it will be followed by a mentoring period when instructors will work closely with participants as they report on religion stories. Participants will be encouraged to work on a story with another participant from a different cultural/religious background. The participants who create the best joint reporting project in the course will receive an award in a ceremony in New York City.
–IJNet (www.ijnet.org); April 19, 2010Periodismo.com
Courses: Fifteen online journalism courses on a variety of topics aimed at print, radio or TV journalists.Topics: Cultural, scientific, cinematic, digital, sports, investigative, tourist, social, business, or introductory journalism, editing, how to read daily newspapers, and online research. A workshop on interviewing is also available.
Who should sign up: Spanish-speaking journalists with basic Internet and e-mail skills.
Course length: Each course lasts three months, with the exception of the course on reading daily newspapers (two months), and the one-month interviewing workshop. Details about subjects and professors are available at www.periodismo.net/pagos.htm
Course language: Spanish
Organizer: Periodismo.com
Cost: www.periodismo.net/pagos.htm
Contact: E-mail: cursos@perioismo.net or visit: www.periodismo.net
To participate, journalists should have a basic knowledge of the Internet, such as how to navigate the World Wide Web and use e-mail. There will be periodic evaluations and a final project. Participants will also receive a certificate following the successful completion of the course.
After registering, participants will receive a user name and password to access the online classroom where class materials and practical exercises will be posted each week. Students will also have the ability to speak with the professor and other students using an online "chat."