If you are a mid-career journalist, consider applying for a new blended course offered by the U.S. Embassy Pristina’s “English for Journalists” Program! This innovative 10-week course couples online learning with face-to-face meetings to maximize learning possibilities. This program was designed by English teaching and journalism professionals from Kosovo and nine Central and Southeastern European countries along with experts from Voice of America and the University of California at Berkeley.
The course will run from April 12 – June 20, 2016. Participants are expected to fully commit to this timeframe and participate on weekly basis.
Course Location/s: American Corner in Pristina (located in the National Library of Kosovo), American Corner in Prizren (located in the Inter-municipal Library in Prizren), and American Corner in Mitrovica (located in the Public Library ‘Vuk Karadzic”in Mitrovica)
Course Goals: By the end of this course, participants can expect to have a greater knowledge of critical journalistic activities, and the English language skills and abilities required to perform them.
Course Content: Instructional modules in the first phase will cover following topics: The job of the journalist, Ethics in journalism, Inclusive journalism, Local vs. global journalism and Citizen Journalism. The modules in the second phase will cover following topics: Free speech, Sports writing and broadcast, Humor and satirical news writing, Science and technology in journalism and Media trends.
“English for Journalists” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, University of California Berkeley and developed in partnership with the Regional English Language Office in Central and Southeastern Europe and the Voice of America. This program will be implemented in close cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Pristina, American Corners, EdUSA – American Advising Centre, Kosovalive News Agency and the English Language Fellow.
Course Lead Instructor: Mr. Fazli Rrezja, MA in Journalism. Interested candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Be currently employed, early- to mid- career and practicing journalists
- Be citizens/residents of Kosovo
- Have at minimum an intermediate (B1) level of English language proficiency
- Be able to dedicate 5 hours per week over the 10-week period on the course
- Be able to participate both online and attend face to face sessions once a week with course facilitators.
*Note: The Diagnostic English Proficiency Test can be taken at the EducationUSA – American Advising Center, located at the American School of Kosovo, as per following schedule: Monday to Thursday, anytime between 11:00 to 19:00
Please send your application to kosovoedexchanges@state.gov andenglish4journalists@gmail.com
Application package must include:
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- Brief video self-introduction (must be submitted as a youtube or vimeo link)
- Report from the Diagnostic English Proficiency Test received at the EducationUSA – American Advising Center.
Only completed applications will be considered.
Applications due by March 30, 2016!
Participants, who regularly attend meetings, demonstrate exemplary performance in all course activities, and compile high quality final portfolios will receive a certificate.
