The Goethe-Institute Jordan invites young journalists from Mediterranean and EU member states to participate in the first Euro-Mediterranean Academy for young Journalists in Amman from May 4^th 2008 to May 15^th 2008. The Euro-Mediterranean Academy for young Journalists aims at raising the knowledge of young journalists about the importance of a responsible and critical international journalism. Due to their ethical responsibility, journalists have to report in a truthful, well-researched and objective manner. Through active discussions and expert hearings, the participants’ knowledge on the role and functioning of the media and its responsibility in dealing with sensitive issues in the context of intercultural journalism shall be increased. By working in teams on given assignments, the participants shall analyse and compare their working methods, approaches and results, and shall realize which factors influence the valuation, interpretation and utilization of information.

The application form and more detailed information is available for download at www.goethe.de/jordanien.

Applications shall be sent to the following email address: [email protected] before 15 March 2008 at 12:00 noon (GTM). The applicants will be notified at the beginning of April 2008.

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