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Grigory Shvedov: It is Harmful for the Media to Develop Tolerance

20/05/201102/06/2022

Interview with Grigory Shvedov, the editor-in-chief of the Internet news agency “Caucasian Knot”

The “Caucasian Knot” – a publication which has been covering events in the Caucasus for the past 11 years, is characterized also by the fact that it actively develops the opportunities of citizen journalism. According to the chief editor of the “Caucasian Knot” Grigory Shvedov, today it is important for the media to form civilian readers reacting to the materials. From May 17 to 19, at the invitation of the “Journalists for the Future” NGO, Grigory Shvedov was in Yerevan, where he held a master class for journalists, and also participated in the Regional Media Conference “New media: new opportunities of communication in the region”.

– There is an argued opinion that a civil society, which is formed today with the help of new media, has a somewhat passive character, as it is often limited to “Likes”. What do you think in this regard?

Washington Post travel photos contest open

20/05/201102/06/2022

Amateur photographers are invited to submit travel photos to The Washington Post.

The photo contest, sponsored by The Washington Post, publishes outstanding photos under the broad theme of travel. Photographers are encouraged to experiment with lighting, angles, subjects and composition.

Photos must have been taken after July 31, 2010 and applicants can only submit one photo per person. To view photos that have already been submitted, click here.

The competition is for non-professionals and applicants may not earn more than 50 percent of their income from photography. Winners will have their photos published by The Post.

For more information, click here.

European Parliament to adopt tough resolution on Azerbaijan

16/05/201103/06/2022

The European Parliament is expected to adopt a tough resolution on state of human rights in Azerbaijan, source in Strasburg told Azerbaijani Turan news agency.

The draft resolution contains different aspects regarding human rights and state of democracy in Azerbaijan, including case of Eynulla Fatullayev and activists Jabar Savalan, Bakhtiyar Gajiyev and others.

Source: News.am

Role of Media In EU Integration: New Course at YSLU

15/02/201106/06/2022

On 16 February at 10:30, Yerevan State Linguistic University introduces a new course on “The role of media in the process of European integration” for MA students from the Department of International Journalism.

Successful advancement of European integration depends on the level of public awareness of the EU, its structures and legislation, and the society’s attitude towards Europe. By introducing a course on the role of media in European integration, the university endeavours to contribute to a better awareness of the benefits and opportunities of European integration among young journalists and, subsequently, the general public.

The course will become an integral part of the official curriculum of the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Democracy and European Studies at YSLU. It comprises lectures and outreach activities about the EU history and institutions, development and prospects of EU-Armenia relations, as well as the role played by media in the European integration of other countries.The course also includes training on relevant skills, such as selection of reliable information sources, adequate situational analysis and transmission of media products to the public. New media technologies will be applied to make the course more interactive and to encourage networking.