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Jun 19, 2004, 5:00 AM

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Mexico News Seminar

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Registration is open for the Mexico News Seminar which examines the evolution of the Mexican press and how topical issues are covered in national and foreign press today. The seminar will be conducted online between July 5-16

The seminar will appeal to English-speaking professionals who need a better understanding of the often-murky Mexico news scene and enlighten those who are not familiar with the rise and fall of El Independiente or need to know the difference between the editorial stance of Reforma and La Jornada.

Conducted online via email, the seminar will be instructed by Tom Buckley, former managing editor of Mexico City-based The News and author of the monograph Interpreting Contemporary Mexico: How the Media Cover Mexico.

BACKGROUND
Mexico has a grand tradition of journalism that dates back to the scribes of the 16th Century. Today, as that important emerging country continues a transition toward democracy, its free press looks to evolve into a reliable source of objective reporting, analysis and commentary. Journalists and educators need to know about this now.

REGISTRATION
Registration is now open
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/period/pubmexnews.html
Registration fee: US$100 per participant. Group rates available.

THE SMALL PRINT
- The seminar is conducted in English, via email
- This course is targeted toward media professionals and academics, others welcome
- Provides daily analysis of issues covered by a cross-section of Mexico City newspapers and magazines
- Includes excerpts from "Interpreting Contemporary Mexico: How the Media Cover Mexico"
- Includes trial subscription to Palapa newsletter
- Q&A's and comments are incorporated in discussion
- Participants will spend 1 to 2 hours daily on reading and assignments
- Registration closes June 30th so participants can receive advance reading materials

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Ron Mader
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