FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISTS AND EARLY PROFESSIONALS: MUSLIM WOMEN AND THE MEDIA
The first seminar took place over Zoom on April 9th, 2021. The second seminar will be held Fall (tentative).
THE TRAINING INSTITUTE
This institute brings together leading academic experts on women and Islamic cultures and experienced journalists from the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, to engage early career journalists and communication graduate students and professionals in the diverse and global histories and cultures of women and Islamic cultures. The goal is to foster accurate reporting, representation, and public discourses related to Islamic cultures and to Muslim women in a variety of media outlets. The institute is committed to the principle that knowledge is power; to the recognition that media are powerful molders of public opinion; and to the deep belief that evidence/facts/accuracy, when presented by respected public agents, can generate healthy public debates and constructively transform public discourse.
THE WORKPLAN
For our 2021 seminars, we are welcoming back our Fellows from our three cohorts – 2018, 2019, & 2020. The first seminar will be held virtually on April 9th, 2021, and the second seminar (pandemic permitting) will be held in Davis, CA, Fall 2021. Fellows will network with other attendees, faculty, and journalists through lectures and discussions on the histories and cultures of Islam and women in Islamic cultures and their representation in the media in the USA and Europe.
THE SEMINAR LEADERS
The seminar leaders include experts on women and Islamic cultures – editors of the Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures: Suad Joseph, Zeina Zaatari, and Elora Shehabuddin. Journalists from the United States, Europe will be available to provide support and lectures.
ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCESS
The seminar leaders include experts on women and Islamic cultures – editors of the Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures: Suad Joseph, Zeina Zaatari, and Elora Shehabuddin. Journalists from the United States, Europe will be available to provide support and lectures.
Fellowship support: Travel, accommodations, and catering are funded by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
Seminar Dates/Locations: