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Registration is now open for the Mexico News Seminar which examines the evolution of the Mexican press and how topical issues are covered in national and foreign press today.

Conducted online, the seminar will be led by Tom Buckley, the former managing editor of Mexico City-based “Business Mexico” and “The News.” He is completing a monograph whose working title is “Interpreting Contemporary Mexico: How the Media Cover Mexico.”

The September 5-16th seminar will appeal to English-speaking reporters and editors who need a better understanding of the often-murky Mexico news scene. Its aim is to enlighten those who are not familiar with the rise and fall of El Independiente or need to know the difference between the editorial stance of Reforma and La Jornada.

Mexico has a grand tradition of journalism that dates back to the scribes of the 16th Century. Today, as that important emerging country continues a transition toward democracy, its free press looks to evolve into a reliable source of objective reporting, analysis and commentary.

REGISTRATION
Registration fee: US$100 per participant. Group rates available.
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THE SMALL PRINT
– The seminar is conducted in English
– This course is targeted toward professionals
– Provides daily analysis of issues covered by a cross-section of Mexico City newspapers and magazines
– Includes excerpts from “Interpreting Contemporary Mexico: How the Media Cover Mexico”
– Participant comments are incorporated into discussion
– Participants will spend 1 to 2 hours daily on reading and assignments
– Registration closes 10 days before the start date so participants have time to read reading materials sent in advance.