[etni] PROGRAM IN EDITING AND EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

From: Susan Holzman <holzms@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 18 May 2014 12:04:14 +0300
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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