DI journalism programme holds training workshop
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Journalism Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised a training workshop titled “Journalistic Sources and Interviewing” on Sunday. </p> <p>The workshop was delivered by former BBC journalist Dima Hamdan, who has extensive experience in journalism and media training.</p> <p>The workshop, running until September 22, aimed to strengthen students’ practical…
Doha, Qatar witnessed the Journalism Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) hosting a training workshop on Sunday, titled "Journalistic Sources and Interviewing."
The workshop, led by former BBC journalist Dima Hamdan, aimed to bolster students' practical abilities in three key areas: generating news story concepts, establishing and maintaining trust with sources, and refining journalistic interviewing techniques. The workshop continued until September 22.
Dr. Basem Tweissi, in his remarks, highlighted that the workshop aligns with the program's strategy to enrich students' practical skills by integrating field journalism experiences into the classroom. He mentioned that this year's short training workshop series will delve into additional subjects, including the use of artificial intelligence in journalism, solutions journalism, and enhancing journalistic writing skills.
Dima Hamdan underscored the workshop's practical nature, stating that it prepares students for the competitive job market. She explained that the workshop incorporated exercises and posed challenging questions without straightforward answers, simulating real-world journalistic scenarios.
The workshop was open to first and second-year Journalism Program students, as well as a select few from other programs within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. This inclusive approach fostered cross-disciplinary interaction and exposed students to professional journalism expertise from diverse academic backgrounds.
The session witnessed active participation from both the students and the trainer, with students posing queries and engaging in detailed discussions on best practices in media related to the workshop's topics. This initiative aligns with the Journalism Program's commitment to equipping students with practical skills, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world journalism.
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