The free certificate course “Truthful Reporting: Even When It Hurts” offers Ukrainian university journalism students a unique opportunity to engage with an international team of media experts. You will not only deepen your knowledge essential for working in the challenging conditions of modern journalism but also enhance your English communication skills. Understanding that Ukraine is facing military aggression from the Russian Federation, it is crucial to learn to tell truthful and objective stories, expose fake news, and combat consciousness manipulation through mass media, even when it hurts.
Organizers:
NGO “STUDENT JOURNALISM PLATFORM” in collaboration with the VOLODYMYR DAL EASTERN UKRAINIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Speakers:
Participants of the course will have the opportunity to interact with five prominent representatives of journalism from Scandinavian countries: journalists, experienced educators, and influential editors who will share their experience and knowledge with the course participants.
Andrew L. Giarelli Ph. D., senior lecturer in journalism and literature at Anglo-American University, Prague.
Leif Lønsmann, a senior advisor at the Nordic Journalist Centre (Denmark), member of the International Press Institute.
Mathias Vedeler, Advisor for The Norwegian Press Complaints Commission in Norway.
Bjørn Johan Berger, Freelance Author, Board Member of the Norwegian-Ukrainian Friendship Association.
Austin Malloy, multimedia editor and video journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Duration:
Start date: March 28th. End date: April 25th. Total of 5 sessions (10 academic hours). Sessions will take place every Thursday.
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection, enabled camera, functioning microphone.
Meetings will be held on the Zoom platform. Invitations will be sent to registered participants.
Registration is open until 12pm March 26, 2024.
Expected Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the Scandinavian approach to journalism in the context of armed conflict, be able to apply new methods and tools in their work, and expand their network of contacts in the international journalistic community.
