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Improve Training of Journalists by Compiling a Comprehensive Syllabus based on the UNESCO Model Journalism Curriculum

Year when project approved: 
2011
Approved budget: 
US$19 800.00

The 26-year civil war in Sri Lanka resulted in a deep polarization within civil society and the media, with media professionals adopting self-censorship and other self-protection strategies within the relentlessly hostile environment. This has left a lasting impression on media outlets, who continue to be divided along linguistic and ethnic lines. The Sri Lankan Press Institute (SLPI), established in 2003, aims to aid the role of the media in the country's recovery process by delivering training in various aspects of journalism via its educational arm, the Sri Lanka College of Journalism (SLCJ). In its attempt to build a critical mass among the media community, the SLPI has identified three major areas of focus, namely Media Law Reform; Ethical Journalism; and Journalists' Rights. Although the SLCJ curriculum has been developed over the years with input from academics and industry professionals/resources, there is a constant struggle to keep up with emerging trends and to further raise the quality of education being delivered. In order to meet this demand, this project will develop and introduce a new journalism syllabus based on UNESCO's Model Curricula for Journalism Education, as well as providing training to SLCJ teaching staff. This will contribute to strengthening its academic capacity to provide the future generation of journalists with quality journalism education. OBJECTIVE To develop and implement a new journalism syllabus based on the UNESCO Model Curricula for Journalism Education, as well as providing capacity building training to teachers of journalism studies in order to improve the quality of journalism education being delivered.

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IPDC Bureau meeting nÂș: 
55

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Budget code: 
355SRL5001

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Beneficiary
Beneficiary name: 
Sri Lanka College of Journalism (SLCJ)
Beneficiary description: 

The Sri Lanka College of Journalism (SLCJ) was established by the media industry as a joint initiative of the Sri Lankan Press Institute and the Press Complaints Commission of Sri Lanka in 2003. The College has a faculty of experienced journalism trainers and draws on a pool of lecturers who are employed in national newsrooms. Its three main programmes are: a 1-year full time Diploma Course in Journalism; monthly Mid-Career Courses for Journalists already working in the industry; and regular Regional courses for Provincial Correspondents.

Beneficiary address: 
96 Kirula Road Colombo 5 Sri Lanka

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Beneficiary phone: 
+9411 535 3635
Location and contacts
UNESCO
Responsible UNESCO Regional advisers: 

Iskra Panevska, i.panevska@unesco.org;

UNESCO Field Office:

Project contacts: 

Mr Namal Perera, info@slcj.lk;

Project place: 
SLCJ, Colombo

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