April 28 - May 1, 2004
Western Knight Center for Specialized Journalism
Graduate School of Journalism
University of California, Berkeley

The Western Knight Center for Specialized Journalism is accepting applications from mid-career journalists who are involved in coverage of technology, the Internet, business, government and legal affairs to attend a seminar on the acceleration of efforts by governments and corporate interests to censor and control the free flow of information on the Internet. The sessions will look with particular closeness at the Internet situation in China where a convergence of dynamic development and growth exists side by side with well-evolved methods of control. A total of 14 professional journalists will be selected to attend this seminar which will examine recent measures, both domestic and international, by governments and corporations to regulate free speech. It will explore how to report on trends in the development of emerging surveillance and content filtering software, cooperation between international governments and private multinational corporations, privacy and freedom of expression issues.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Reporters, editors, and producers from print, broadcast and online news organizations who are involved in coverage of business, technology, the Internet, governmental and legal affairs. Fellowships cover lodging, meals, reference materials and one-half of travel expenses up to a maximum of $300.

HOW: Application forms are available at WKConline.org or by request by emailing WKC@usc.edu. Applications should be addressed to Vikki Porter, Director, The Western Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, USC Annenberg School of Journalism, 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281.

WHEN: Applications must be received by Monday, March 22, 2004.

Questions? If you would like additional information about this seminar, please call (510) 643-7425 or contact Lanita Pace-Hinton at pacel@uclink.berkeley.edu.

The Western Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a joint project of the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.