[etni] Study Editing at Yellin College, Jerusalem 2014-15

From: yosi gotlieb <ysgotlieb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 06:59:56 +0000
PROGRAM IN EDITING AND EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
DAVID YELLIN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JERUSALEM, 2014-15
OVERVIEW: This program provides training and professional enrichment for people 
interested in becoming editors or for those already working as editors of 
written communications in the English language. The program imparts skills 
needed for the preparation of publication-quality texts for use in both print 
and electronic media.
PROGRAM DURATION AND ACADEMIC CREDIT: The program is one academic year (two 
semesters) in length. Classes take place on Tuesdays from 08:30 to 15:45 and 
confer eight (8) annual credit hours upon completion. The program opens on Oct. 
21, 2014.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: The program is designed for individuals interested in 
developing and refining their editorial and text analysis skills for 
professional application and personal enrichment.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Emphasis is placed on: 1) achieving competency in 
developmental, content and copy editing, proofreading and formatting, 2) 
enhancing language skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, composition and 
style), and 3) acquiring the analytical skills needed to assess and develop 
texts (editorial scholarship).
STAFF:  The instructors include accomplished editors and experienced English 
language specialists.
FORMAT: Frontal presentations, in-class exercises, readings and homework are 
integral parts of the program. Knowledge acquired in the first semester is 
applied during the second term through the preparation of publication-quality 
texts encompassing a full range of editorial functions.
Among the applied projects undertaken during the second semester is the 
preparation of The 21st Century Text, a digital journal that will be entering 
its third year of publication. The 21st Century Text reports on developments 
and ISSUES RELATED TO WRITING, EDITING AND GLOBAL ENGLISH.
SPECIALIZATION: Students are exposed throughout the program to both subject 
(e.g., academic, scientific) concentrations and functional (e.g., line editing, 
copy editing) specializations.
Admission Requirements: (1) An entrance exam assessing English language 
proficiency, (2) a personal interview, (3) an undergraduate degree, and (4) 
word processing and other basic computer skills. Preference will be given to 
candidates with experience in editing, writing, translation or related fields.
Successful completion of the program will lead to a certificate from the David 
Yellin Academic College.
TUITION: 7,700 NIS
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW: Prospective candidates are 
invited to contact our counselors at tel. (02) 6587528; (02) 6587541 or write 
to newpublishing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
VISIT THE TEXT AND PUBLISHING PROGRAM at www.dyellin.ac.il/newpublishing, and 
The 21st Century Text(http://21centurytext.wordpress.com/).




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[etni] Study Editing at Yellin College, Jerusalem 2014-15

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