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December 2010
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Applications open for Journalism certificate
“The assumption is that this programme is not just going to talk about Journalism, but that learning activities will be very experiential in their orientation,” said Ms Patricia Worrell, Programme Coordinator, speaking at the programme launch on October 27. Worrell explained that one highlight of the programme would be a six-week internship with a media organisation selected by the student and approved by the University. The internship is designed to provide students with authentic experiences of what it is like to work as a journalist. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn from the practical experiences of persons who know the challenges and the benefits of following a career in journalism. The Certificate in Journalism programme will be staffed by lecturers from the UWI, as well as by experienced media practitioners. It incorporates different approaches to on-campus course delivery: in addition to traditional lecture formats, students will take part in workshops where they perform different roles and functions as writers and editors. They will also have access to online material and discussions. Worrell emphasised that the focus of the Certificate programme was not limited to developing foundational and technical competence, but included issues such as the ethical values and legal framework undergirding the profession. Professor Sankat described the new programme as an example of the University’s ongoing commitment to respond effectively to the demands of the evolving Caribbean society. The guiding philosophy of the programme, said Professor Sankat, is an understanding of the critical role of a competent and independent media in sustained regional development. Professor Sankat thanked Mr Ken Gordon for his financial support, without which, he said, the programme launch would not have been possible. For more information, please contact Patricia Worrell, Programme Coordinator, at patricia.worrell@sta.uwi.edu or (868) 388 6299 or 663 1334 Ext. 3405. |
Caribbean journalists, both practising and prospective can now apply for the new one-year, full-time Certificate in Journalism programme, scheduled to begin at The UWI, St Augustine Campus, Faculty of Humanities and Education, in January 2011.