Intensive Journalistic Writing Institute

contact PEDRO REYES

WHAT IS IJWI?
The Intensive Journalistic Writing Institute (IJWI) will focus on techniques teachers can use in their classrooms. The instructors will cover gathering information (research techniques), news writing, feature writing, opinion writing, self-editing/revision (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, word usage, style), and writing and editing for specific audiences. Teachers will receive sample lessons and resources that have worked with students.

WHAT IS THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE?
Intensive journalistic writing is not a production class. Participants will learn how to prepare students to meet the changes in the AP English Language and Composition Examination. Most IJWI classes are junior- and senior-level English courses. Students can qualify for English, fine art, or technical writing credits through IJW courses.

WHAT WILL I LEARN DURING THE COURSE?
• To use journalism skills as a foundation for effective writing
• To correlate and integrate journalistic and rhetorical modes in classrooms
• To identify specific techniques for individualized instruction
• To develop a body of knowledge about how to teach writing
• To incorporate First Amendment education in the course
• To develop strategies to encourage students to read more and think critically
• To develop a framework for a journalism curriculum guide

WHO WILL TEACH SESSIONS?
Carol Lange and Ron Bennett were participants in the first IJWI at Marquette University in 1988. They developed IJWI programs in their high schools and have been involved in IJWI since 1988. Guest lecturers from the Bay Area news media will provide additional perspectives on journalistic writing.

IS COURSE CREDIT AVAILABLE?
Secondary Education credit is optional, and 3 units are available for $225. Make check or money order payable to CEL-SFSU (no credit cards please) by or on the first day of class .

IS HOUSING AVAILABLE?
Participants can stay at The Village Centennial Square at San Francisco State University. A single room in a two-bedroom suite is $547.25, and a shared room for two people is $302.25 per person. Breakfast is included. You may begin your stay on July 11.
Please make check payable to CIIJ. The registration deadline for housing is June 1. We cannot guarantee on-campus housing after this date. Applicants are encouraged to pay for room and board in advance. Download and complete PDF application on CIIJ.org Web site, and mail or fax before deadline. There will be no refunds after June 1.

WHAT WILL IJWI COST?
The fee for the seven-day institute is $400 per person and covers all instructional costs. Make check payable to CIIJ. The fee does not include housing or Secondary Education credit. There is no refund for any workshop fees after July 1. Make check for the workshop and housing payable to CIIJ. Download and complete the PDF application on www.ciij.org, and mail or fax it to us before the deadline.

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Contact Carol Lange at LangeJour@aol.com, 703-860-0365 or CIIJ High School Outreach Program Coordinator Pedro Reyes at ciijhs@sfsu.edu,415-338-2542.