22 July - 31 July, Prague, Czech Republic You will spend 10 days in Prague learning how to be a foreign correspondent from people who have first-hand experience working for major national and international news organizations.Training from experienced journalistsUnlike many other journalism training programs, the TOL course offers you much more than theory. Our instructors are all experienced foreign correspondents, who have worked for internationally-respected media such as Reuters, the BBC, The Boston Globe, The Economist, The Independent and Radio Free Europe.What will you learn?By tapping into the instructors first-hand experiences, you will learn the essential skills of international reporting, including:- how to break into foreign reporting;- finding your feet in a foreign country;- pitching your ideas to editors;- finding the story no one else has;- staying safe in dangerous and unpredictable places;- and much more!The course also features a visit to Radio Free Europe, including a tour of the newsroom and a roundtable session with the stations journalists. Finally, towards the end of the course you will apply your newly-learnt skills to write a news story, which will be edited and critiqued by professional journalists. Click on course content for more details.Social and cultural activitiesPrague is undoubtedly one of Europes most beautiful cities, and the course includes a range of activities to give you time to socialize with your fellow students, absorb the local culture and enjoy the many delights of Prague! Go to the cultural program for more information.AccommodationYou will be staying in dormitory-style accommodation close to the centre of Prague. Click on accommodation & meals for more information.Course feesThe course fee is just US$1,275, including accommodation. For information about what the fees include, and for Euro rates, go to the course fees section.Going on assignment (optional)If you would like a chance to apply your newly-learnt reporting skills, you can extend your stay in Prague (or visit another part of Central & Eastern Europe) and go on assignment to cover a real news story. Youll be under the guidance of TOLs editorial team and will have the chance of having your story published on the TOL website. See going on assignment for more detail.Who can apply?The course is open to university and college-level students, as well as non-students with some experience, or serious interest, in journalism.
