“I was challenged as a journalist in ways that I have not been challenged before. I came away from each workshop feeling that I had learned more about international journalism and had improved my journalism skills." Former student, Nadia Chiesa, Canada.
The semester in Denmark combines journalistic training with intensive study. In the course of an intensive one-semester program you do international reporting focusing on global environment and climate issues, EU reporting, learn about risk reporting and expand your view on stereotypes. The work concludes in an individual multi-media production based on a research travel in or outside Denmark.
As a result of this semester you can achieve the following goals:
- Take your expressional skills to a new level by incorporating multimedia elements in your journalism. This is done by combining text, audio, video and photos in an online environment.
- Master basic methods in news journalism with focus on global environmental and climate issues, and knowledge of specific methods in global journalism and international newsgathering.
- Enhance awareness of how stereotypes, national stereotypes in particular, are used in the media. Where they come from and which role they play, and how to avoid them.
- Attain working knowledge of the risk reporter’s tools of trade and working conditions in areas of crises and conflict and understand important aspects of the media’s role in modern conflict.
- Increased knowledge of EU affairs in general and in specific of EU-reporting. Knowledge about EU institutions, decision-making processes and how to work as a correspondent inside and outside Bruxelles.
- Experience being a correspondent in Denmark and Europe. (Research trips at students’ own expenses)
- Grow as a prospective journalist by working and studying in an atmosphere that combines practical teaching with academic study.
- Create life long professional and personal bonds by being part of an international group of students from all over the world.
The course will be taught by DSJ staff and guest lecturers.
When
Spring semesters: February (week 6) - June (week 25)
Fall semesters: August (week 33) - December (week 51)
| Study Load/Credits | Hours | ECTS |
| Introduction and International Newsgathering | 120 | 6 |
| EU workshop | 120 | 6 |
| Stereotypes | 120 | 6 |
| Risk Reporting | 120 | 6 |
| Final project | 120 | 6 |
| Total | 600 | 30 |
Level
Advanced undergraduate. Students must have a minimum of one years training in journalism, and a high level in English. DSJ second year students participate in this semester programme.
Admission
We offer 15 places for international students, mainly from DSJ partner institutions.
Deadline for application: 15 April for fall semesters - 15 October for spring semesters.
Click here for the application form
You are welcome to contact: Inger Munk imu@djh.dk or Anna Nejrup anna@djh.dk for further information
“The best thing about the course was the practical work, the detailed feedbacks and the well organised structure.” Former student, Tina Wender, Germany.
See alumni on http://afdelinger.djh.dk/europe/
