Journalism in Times of Conflict and Crisis

Description: 

The course "Journalism in Times of Conflict and Crisis" is designed for journalists who are already working in the media and want to expand their knowledge in military as well as extreme journalism. Most of the curriculum describes working in a war conflict environment. We will also briefly discuss reporting during revolutions, political crises, mass protests, and natural disasters. All information provided in the course is field-tested by the speaker.

By the end of the course the listeners will be capable of better preparing themselves for a business trip to a conflict zone, logistically plan a trip including those requiring crossing the front lines, know how to find accommodation, and how to provide communications as well as transportation in an unstable environment.

You will also learn how to successfully interview victims of conflict without re-traumatizing them, learn skills to verify information in times of conflict, and be able to take care of your own physical and psychological safety.

Completion of the course does not guarantee the safety of journalists in conflict zones!

Course format: This course consists of 5 modules. The course ends up with a final test, with four attempts to complete it. If you run out of attempts, your access to the system will be blocked and you will need to re-study the course materials, which will require you to re-register.

The course is designed for 2 weeks of study. The weekly load is from 2 to 3 hours. If you wish, you may study the course four times in total. At the end of the course, you will receive an electronic certificate.

Course materials are posted on the Media School platform and will only be available to participants who have registered for the course. All courses created as part of the project, are the property of IWPR CA and may be used for other projects, at the discretion of IWPR CA.

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What will you learn?

How to get into a country engulfed by war and crisis?
How to prepare for a trip to a conflict zone?
Essential items needed in conflict zones
The methods of the short and long-term interview. How to properly interview war participants or casualties?
Where does fake information come from? How do you evaluate the reliability of the information?
Physical and psychological safety of journalists

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Kubatbek 24.04.2023
 
In my opinion, the course offers an excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to the world of fact-checking. The content is presented in a clear and concise manner, which makes it accessible to anyone who wants to learn more about identifying and exposing fake news.
KHASAN 04.04.2023
 
Best

Frequently asked questions

How to register for the course?
First you need to register on the site itself, then select the course that suits you from the “Courses” section and register for the course itself.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
The certificate is received by those who have passed all the lessons within the course and passed the final test successfully (at least 80%).
What if I don’t pass the test?
After each module in the course there is an intermediate test and a general test at the end of the course. You are given 10 attempts to pass the test. If it fails from the first attempts, you can review the lesson and take the test again. After exhausting 10 attempts, the system will be blocked. You will need to register for the course again to complete it.
What to do if the site is down?
Write to us at the indicated contacts in the “Contacts” section or in social networks.
What should I do if my name on the certificate is different from the name in the passport?
When registering, initially enter your data correctly. If you have indicated other details, write to us. We will correct and send the certificate with the correct data.
Can I take several courses?
Yes. You can take several courses at once or in sequence.
How often are courses updated?
Courses that already exist are not updated. We add new courses after they are crated.
How to participate in your other events?
We conduct various training events for journalists and journalism students from Central Asian countries. You can track new events on our website or on pages on social networks and take part. Often you need to register or pass a competitive selection.
Can only residents of Central Asia take courses?
Online courses are available to absolutely everyone regardless of place of residence. Offline events take place in one of the CA countries.
I am not from the media sector, but I want to enroll in the course. Is it possible?
Yes, everyone can take online courses.
How long is the course?
The duration of each course is determined individually, depending on the content and complexity of the course. The average duration is from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period, you must complete all the lessons and pass the tests. If you didn’t finish on time, the system will be blocked. But you can overwrite and go through again.