Young journalists and students interested in becoming foreign correspondents can apply to attend an international course on the topic in Prague.

The course, provided by Transitions Online (TOL), will take place January 4 to 12, 2009. Candidates who apply before September 30 are eligible for the discounted ‘Early Bird’ course fee: ?955 (US$1,495). The full cost of the course is ?1,075 (US$1,690).

Participants of the course will learn a number of different skills from experts from major media outlets. Among the topics that will be covered are: how to break into foreign reporting, tips on staying safe in dangerous areas and common mistakes to avoid.

Applicants must be college and university-level students, young journalists or have some experience with journalism. All entrants must be over the age of 18 and have excellent English-language skills.

For more information click here: http://www.tol.cz/look/TOL/article_courses.tpl?IdLanguage=1&IdPublication=23&NrIssue=16&NrSection=10&NrArticle=19743

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