Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Cross Culture Communication
Cross Culture Communication
Collaborative Efforts a Must!
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"We didn't all come over on the same ship, but we're all in the same boat."
- Bernard Baruch, American financier and statesman
It's no secret that today's workplace is rapidly becoming vast, as the business environment expands to include various geographic locations and span numerous cultures. What can be difficult, however, is understanding how to communicate effectively with individuals who speak another language or who rely on different means to reach a common goal..
Cross-Cultural Communication – The New Norm
The Internet and modern technology have opened up new marketplaces, and allow us to promote our businesses to new geographic locations and cultures. And given that it can now be as easy to work with people remotely as it is to work face-to-face, cross-cultural communication is increasingly the new norm.
After all, if communication is electronic, it's as easy to work with someone in another country as it is to work with someone in the next town.
And why limit yourself to working with people within convenient driving distance when, just as conveniently, you can work with the most knowledgeable people in the entire world?
For those of us who are native English-speakers, it is fortunate that English seems to be the language that people use if they want to reach the widest possible audience. However, even for native English speakers, cross-cultural communication can be an issue: Just witness the mutual incomprehension that can sometimes arise between people from different English-speaking countries.
In this new world, good cross-cultural communication is a must.
Understanding Cultural Diversity
Given different cultural contexts, this brings new communication challenges to the workplace. Even when employees located in different locations or offices speak the same language (for instance, correspondences between English-speakers in the U.S. and English-speakers in the UK), there are some cultural differences that should be considered in an effort to optimize communications between the two parties.
In such cases, an effective communication strategy begins with the understanding that the sender of the message and the receiver of the message are from different cultures and backgrounds. Of course, this introduces a certain amount of uncertainty, making communications even more complex.
Without getting into cultures and sub-cultures, it is perhaps most important for people to realize that a basic understanding of cultural diversity is the key to effective cross-cultural communications. Without necessarily studying individual cultures and languages in detail, we must all learn how to better communicate with individuals and groups whose first language, or language of choice, does not match our own.
Developing Awareness of Individual Cultures
However, some learning the basics about culture and at least something about the language of communication in different countries is important. This is necessary even for the basic level of understanding required to engage in appropriate greetings and physical contact, which can be a tricky area inter-culturally. For instance, kissing a business associate is not considered an appropriate business practice in the U.S., but in Paris, one peck on each cheek is an acceptable greeting. And, the handshake that is widely accepted in the U.S. is not recognized in all other cultures.
While many companies now offer training in the different cultures where the company conducts business, it is important that employees communicating across cultures practice patience and work to increase their knowledge and understanding of these cultures. This requires the ability to see that a person's own behaviors and reactions are oftentimes culturally driven and that while they may not match our own, they are culturally appropriate.
If a leader or manager of a team that is working across cultures or incorporates individuals who speak different languages, practice different religions, or are members of a society that requires a new understanding, he or she needs to work to convey this.
Consider any special needs the individuals on your team may have. For instance, they may observe different holidays, or even have different hours of operation. Be mindful of time zone differences and work to keep everyone involved aware and respectful of such differences.
Generally speaking, patience, courtesy and a bit of curiosity go a long way. And, if you are unsure of any differences that may exist, simply ask team members. Again, this may best be done in a one-on-one setting so that no one feels "put on the spot" or self-conscious, perhaps even embarrassed, about discussing their own needs or differences or needs.
Demand Tolerance
Next, cultivate and demand understanding and tolerance. In doing this, a little education will usually do the trick. Explain to team members that the part of the team that works out of the Australia office, for example, will be working in a different time zone, so electronic communications and/or return phone calls will experience a delay. And, members of the India office will also observe different holidays (such as Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday, observed on Oct. 2).
Most people will appreciate the information and will work hard to understand different needs and different means used to reach common goals. However, when this is not the case, lead by example and make it clear that you expect to be followed down a path of open-mindedness, acceptance and tolerance.
Tip:
Tolerance is essential, however you need to maintain standards of acceptable behavior. The following "rules of thumb" seem universal:
Tolerance is essential, however you need to maintain standards of acceptable behavior. The following "rules of thumb" seem universal:
- Team members should contribute to and not hinder the team's mission or harm the delivery to the team's customer.
- Team members should not damage the cohesion of the team or prevent it from becoming more effective.
- Team members should not unnecessarily harm the interests of other team members.
Other factors (such as national law) are obviously important.
When dealing with people in a different culture, courtesy and goodwill can also go a long way in ensuring successful communication. Again, this should be insisted on.
If your starting point in solving problems is to assume that communication has failed, you'll find that many problems are quickly resolved.
Keep It Simple
When you communicate, keep in mind that even though English is considered the international language of business, it is a mistake to assume that every businessperson speaks good English. In fact, only about half of the 800 million people who speak English learned it as a first language. And, those who speak it as a second language are often more limited than native speakers.
When you communicate cross-culturally, make particular efforts to keeping your communication clear, simple and unambiguous.
And (sadly) avoid humor until you know that the person you're communicating with "gets it" and isn't offended by it. Humor is notoriously culture-specific: Many things that pass for humor in one culture can be seen as grossly offensive in another.
And Get Help If You Need It
Finally, if language barriers present themselves, it may be in every one's best interest to employ a reliable, experienced translator.
Because English is not the first language of many international businesspeople, their use of the language may be peppered with culture-specific or non-standard English phrases, which can hamper the communication process. Again, having a translator on hand (even if just during the initial phases of work) may be the best solution here. The translator can help everyone involved to recognize cultural and communication differences and ensure that all parties, regardless of geographic location and background, come together and stay together through successful project completion.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Jaffna University Tamil students boycott classes
The campus was the scene of the worst political disturbances since the war ended in 2009
Students at Jaffna University in northern Sri Lanka have started a two-day boycott of classes after clashes with security forces on Wednesday.
They say they do not feel safe after several were beaten and injured in the worst political disturbances since the civil war ended in 2009.
Security forces entered the university, disrupting students marking a commemoration of dead rebel fighters.
The army said it had to restrain people who were throwing stones.
But some staff
at the university accused the security forces of starting the violence, saying they believe the police baton-charged a group of students who had begun a planned march through the streets.
Only after that did some students throw stones, they said.
One staff member told the BBC the aftermath of the clashes was "like a battlefield". And on Thursday, reports said there was little activity on the campus.
There were Sinhala and Muslim as well as Tamil students on the campus, one staff member emphasised.
Tension in the north
Across the former war zone in northern and eastern Sri Lanka there is a higher military presence than usual.
Asked by the BBC why the students in Jaffna should not be allowed to march in the streets, Jaffna's military commander, Maj-Gen Mahinda Hathurusinghe, said the students have been "categorically told not to" because "they would become violent".
He said that "for the betterment of the country", "Martyrs' Day" - which commemorates dead Tamil Tiger fighters - should not be observed by people.
The tensions arose as some students marked the death of Tamil Tiger guerrillas at small candle-lit memorials, while well-produced pro-Tiger posters appeared in various parts of the formerly Tiger-held territory.
Since the end of the war this had hardly happened within Sri Lanka, where the Tigers and their separatist ideology are strictly banned - although Tiger sympathisers in the diaspora call 27 November "Martyrs' Day" and mark it as such.
The clashes point to simmering tensions three-and-a-half years after the mainly Sinhalese security forces crushed the Tamil separatists, and as the army maintains tight control over the whole of the north where the war was fought most bitterly.
In a Jaffna suburb, a petrol-bomb was thrown at the offices of a small Tamil political party on Thursday. There were no reports of injuries. It is unclear who did it or whether it was related to the campus trouble.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sri Lanka's Jaffna sees clashes over Tamil rebel remembrance
28 November 2012 Last updated at 20:22 GMT
Students and security forces have clashed in Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka in the worst political disturbances since civil war ended in 2009.
A Tamil politician accused the military of injuring a newspaper editor and several students.
The army said it had to restrain people who were throwing stones.
Security forces had entered Jaffna University, disrupting students who were marking Martyrs Day, which commemorates dead Tamil Tiger fighters.
The BBC's Charles Haviland in Colombo says these were the biggest overtly political disturbances in the north since the war ended more than three years ago.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
One and only professional Tamil Media training centre in Srilanka by Mr Thevananth
The Media
Resources and Training Centre (MRTC) under faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna was initiated by
the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi in November 2002 and it started its work
in June 2003. It was a joint venture of the Royal Danish Government, UNESCO and
University of Jaffna.
MRTC Media Study programme specifically attuned to this new media
landscape offering a blend of media production skills, digital tools,
creativity is required MRTC diploma course places diploma holders in the starting blocks of a broad range of media production careers with a wide knowledge base and some specific skill sets.
In preparation for an industry in which job and skills boundaries are now converging, technical/production skills, team and communication skills, a creative outlook and an understanding of contemporary media practice and business model is the need of the hour.
MRTC Professional diploma programme develops students who can adapt to changes in
this fast moving and constantly evolving media
environment.
Our students have been working on lab journal, video journal and online journal during their study and have gone on to work in a range of media occupations.
The Tamil medium
Journalism programme offered by MRTC is the first of its kind in the
country. The courses we offering are of exceptional quality and
meet the demands of the media and creative industries for talented and highly
skilled diploma holders.
MRTC has productive working relationships with media industry partners, including regional, national and international media
Teaching is led by experienced industry practitioners and highly qualified tutors who guide students towards a critical and historical understanding of print, radio, television, film and new media cultures.
Vision Statement of MRTC
The MRTC is committed to the pursuit of teaching,
professional excellence and distinctiveness within a diverse range of media
professionals.
The MRTC diploma holders will be equipped with
knowledge and skills essential for active journalist .They will be articulate,
literate and intellectually inquisitive. Our diploma holders will have a
capacity for rigorous and disciplined analysis and will have highly-developed
attitudes of critical inquiry, creative reflection and openness to cultural
difference and diversity.
Objectives of MRTC
To increase the
journalistic skills of the editorial staff and provincial reporters in the
existing newspapers published in Northern Sri Lanka.
To enable the media
professionals to access common resources and facilities to function as
effective journalists
To enhance the
capacity of editorial staff with modern technologies
To sensitise the
journalists, civil society, government and political activists on media
functions in building a democratic society.
Friday, October 5, 2012
ஈழத்தவர் குறும்பட விழா - 2012
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யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழக ஊடக வளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி மையத்தின் ஏற்பாட்டில் இடம் பெற்ற ஈழத்தவர் குறும்பட விழாவின் ஆரம்ப நிகழ்வுகள் 27.10.2012 வியாழக்கிழமை பயிற்சி மையத்தில் இப் பயிற்சி மையத்தின் இயக்குனர் தே.தேவானந் தலைமையில் இடம் பெற்றது. இந் நிகழ்வில் பிரதம விருந்தினராக யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழக கலைப்பீடாதிபதி பேராசிரியர் சிவநாதன், சிறப்பு விருந்தினராக முன்னாள் துணைவேந்தரும் வாழ்நாள் பேராசிரியருமான பொன்.பாலசுந்தரம்பிள்ளை போன்றோர் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.
இந் நிகழ்வின் முதல் அமர்வில் “திரைப்படம் மற்றும் குறுந்திரைப்படம் எனும் தலைப்பில் எழுத்தாளர் குப்பிளான் சண்முகம் அவர்களின் கருத்துரை இடம் பெற்றதுடன் தண்ணீர், சலனம், மறுபக்கம், அவசரம், பொறி, ஹத்தால், பச்சை மண் சுட்ட மண், எங்கள் சுறுட்டு, கால் போன்ற குறுந்திரைப்படங்களும் காட்சிப்படுத்தப்பட்டன.
இரண்டாம் நாள் அமர்வில் யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழக விரிவுரையாளர் விமல்சுவாமிநாதன் மற்றும் முன்னாள் கலைப்பீடாதிபதி சிவச்சந்திரன் ஆகியோரின் தலைமையில் இடம் பெற்ற இரண்டாம் நாள் நிகழ்வில் “கைத்தொலைபேசி குறும்படம்” எனும் தலைப்பில் ஊடகவளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி மைய இயக்குனர் தே.தேவானந், “மக்கள் தொடர்பாடல் ஊடகமாக குறும்படங்கள்” எனும் தலைப்பில் கவிஞர் சோ.பத்மநாதன் கருத்துரைகளை வழங்கினர். இதில் இதுவே போதும், இழந்தோம், ஊமைமொழிகள், சாசனம், கனவு ஊடகவளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி மைய மாணவர்களின் இயக்கத்தில் உருவான குறும்படங்களும் விடியுமா, வாழ்க்கையே போராட்டம், பேரன் பேர்த்தி, எதுமட்டும், வட்டம், வெள்ளைப்பூக்கள், இடைவளி, பூமாலை, ஊனம் ஆகிய குறுந்திரைப்படங்களும் காட்சிப்படுத்தப்பட்டன.
இந் நிகழ்வில் பிரதம விருந்தினர் உரையை நிகழ்த்திய கலைப்பீடாதிபதி பேராசிரியர் சிவநாதன் தான் இந்த குறும்பட நிகழ்விற்கு வருகை தந்ததிற்கு மகிழ்ச்சியடைவதாகவும் வர்த்தக நிலையங்களின் மையத்தில் ஓர் உயிர்ப்புடையதொன்றாக ஊடக வளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி மையம் அமைந்துள்ளது எனவும் கூறினார்.
மேலும் நிகழ்வில் சிறப்பு விருந்தினர் உரையை நிகழ்த்திய முன்னாள் துணைவேந்தரும் வாழ்நாள் பேராசிரியருமான பொன்.பாலசுந்தரம்பிள்ளை அவர்கள் உரையாற்றும் போது ஊடக வளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி மையம் தொழில்சார் ஊடகவியளாளர்களை உருவாக்குவதில் திறமையுடன் செயற்படுவதாகவும் இங்கு கற்கும் மாணவர்கள் அச்சு ஊடகம், இலத்திரனியல் ஊடகம், புதிய ஊடகம் போன்றவற்றில் பயிற்சிகளை பெற்று வெளியேறுகின்றமை மகிழ்ச்சிக்குரிய விடயம் எனவும் கூறினார்.
மேலும் இந் நிகழ்வில் குறும்படத் தயாரிப்பாளர்கள், ஆர்வலர்கள், பயிற்சி மைய மாணவர்கள் எனப்பலரும் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY EVENTS IN COLOMBO – 9 to 13 OCTOBER
LOVING HEARTS CAN CHANGE
MINDS
BOOK LAUNCH, ART
EXHIBITION, FORUM THEATRE, MARCH AND OPEN DAY
Mental health affects everyone. And, the fact is anyone can
get a mental illness, no matter their gender, education level or economic
status. World Mental Health
Day on October 10 is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of mental
health issues, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate affects one
in ten people across the globe.
This year’s
specific focus is on depression - a very common mental disorder that can
have severe consequences, but CAN be
successfully treated. According to the WHO, by 2020, depression will be the second leading cause of world
disability and by 2030; it is expected to be the largest contributor to disease
burden.
“For too long, mental illness has been the cause of great
shame, causing people to be abandoned by their families, discriminated by
employers and rejected by potential marriage partners. These attitudes need to
change and the time for change is now,” said Dr. Jayan Mendis, Director, NIMH.
To coincide with the theme of World Mental Health Day,
Halfway Home Mulleriyawa and Amba Tea Estate will be launching a booked entitled “Happy?
– Expressions of Mental Well-Being”, which examines the beliefs and
attitudes we all have about mental wellness.
Featuring quotes from Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara,
local author Shyam Selvadurai and international author Joanna Trollope, as well
as various drawings and thoughts from the general public, the publication will
challenge your idea about what it means to be happy. All proceeds from the sale
of the book will go towards supporting livelihood projects for the residents at
Halfway Home Mulleriyawa.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
requests your help in promoting the launch of the book and our other various
public events,
which are being supported by Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) and funded by
the European Union, WHO, Amba Tea Estate
and other generous donors.
The media and public are invited to attend the following
events:
National school
art, essay and slogan exhibition – National Art Gallery 9, 10 and 11 October –
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Officially being opened by chief guest, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Ms. Robyn Mudie, at 9:00 a.m. on 9 October, the exhibition will showcase how Sri Lanka’s next generation view mental health issues through their art, essays and slogans. Everyone is invited to check out this engaging display. The closing ceremony will be held on 11 October at the National Art Gallery with the chief guest, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Maheepala at 8:30 a.m.
Book launch and
sale of “Happy? – Expressions of Mental
Well-Being” – National Art Gallery
9 October – 9 a.m.
Come for the book launch, take a look at the finished copy
and buy a copy of your own to support livelihood projects for residents at
Mulleriyawa.
World Mental
Health Day ‘March for Mental Health’ – National Art Gallery
10 October – 7:30 a.m.
With chief guest Hon. Mathripala Sirisena, Minister of
Health, the march starts at 7:30 a.m. from the National Art Gallery and will
finish at Lipton Circus. Everyone is welcome to join in the walk and show their
support for mental health care in Sri Lanka.
Open Day -
National Institute of Mental Health
12 and 13 October
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NIMH will be hosting an open house for the general
public featuring an art exhibition, forum theatre craft sale, butterfly making and
fun for the whole family.
The event will officially be opened on 12 October at
9 a.m. by the First Lady of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency, Ms. Shiranthi Rajapaksa
and on 13 October at 8 a.m. by Hon. Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Education.
We will also have information about how and where to
get help for people or families experiencing mental health issues and the NIMH psycho-geriatric unit
will provide a free memory skill assessment. A trained staff member will also
be available to conduct cognitive assessments.
For more information, contact the NIMH media
unit, Shaun Humphries (English) on 0775 176 365 or shaunhumps@yahoo.com
ENDS
Monday, October 1, 2012
யாழ்ப்பாணதில் மிகவும் தரமான ஊடகப்பயிற்சி; வழங்கப்படுகிறது.
(கடந்த செப்ரெம்பர் 27,28ம் திகதிகளில் யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழக ஊடக வளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி நிலையத்தில் நடைபெற்ற ;ஈழத்தவர்கள் குறுந்திரைப்பட விழா’ ஆரம்ப நாள் நிகழ்வில் சிறப்பு விருந்தினராக கலந்து கலந்து கொண்ட வாழ்நாள் பேராசிரியர் பொ.பாலசுந்தரம்பிள்ளை ஆற்றிய உரை இங்கு தரப்படுகின்றது.)
யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் ஊடக வளங்கள் பயிற்சி மையத்தை உருவாக்கியவர்கள் வடஇலங்கைப் பத்திரிகையாளர் சங்கத்தினர. அதன் தலைவராக இருக்கின்ற திரு கதிரகாமத்தம்பி மேற்கொண்ட கடுமையான முயற்சியின் பயனாகவே இந்த நிறவனம் யுனெஸ்கோ நிறுவனத்தின் உதவியுடன் உருவாகியது. அப்போது நான் யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்திற்கு துணை வேந்தராக இருந்தேன். எனது காலத்தில் தான் இந்த நிறுவனம் உருவாகியது. இந்த நிறுவனத்தின் உருவாக்கத்துக்கு மூல காரணமாக இருந்த வட இலங்கை பத்திரிகையாளர் சங்கத்தை நாம் எப்போதும் மறந்து விடக் கூடாது. இதை நாம் எப்போதும் நினைவில் கொள்ள வேண்டும்.2003ம் ஆண்டு யுனெஸ்கோ நிறுவனம் இதனை உருவாக்குவதற்கு தேவையான உதவிகளை செய்தது. அப்போது டென்மார்க் நிதிவழங்கியது. பின்னர் நோட்டிக் நாடுகளான சுவீடன் , நோர்வே நாடுகள் இதில் இணைந்து நிதி வழங்கின. இதனை நடத்துவதற்கு யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகம் முன்வந்ததது. இதற்காக மலாயன் பென்சனியர்களால் அன்பளிப்பாக கொடுக்கப்பட்ட யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் வர்த்தக நிலையங்களுக்கு மத்தியில் அமைந்துள்ள மலாயன் பென்சனியேர்ஸ் கட்டடம் பயன் படுத்தப்படுகிறது.
மறைந்த பேராசிரியர் கைலாசபதியின் தந்தையார் கனகசபாபதியவர்களின் முயற்சியால் யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்துக்கு இந்தக் கட்டம் ஒப்படைக்கப்பட்டது. அவர், கடைசியாக இருந்த ஒரு சில மலாயன் பென்சனியர்களில் ஒருவர்;. இந்தக் கட்டடத்தை நல்லதொரு பணிக்காக ஒப்படைக்க வேண்டும் என்று நினைத்து யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்துக்கு அன்பளிப்பாக வழங்கினார். இந்தக்;கட்டடம் இன்று ஊடகவியலாளர்களை உருவாக்கும் ஒரு முக்கியமான பணிக்காக பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது.
யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் ஊடகத்துறை பலம்மிக்கதாக மாறி வருகிறது. ஆறு தினசரிப் பத்திரிகைகள் வெளிவருகின்றன, தொலைக்காட்சியொன்று இயங்குகின்றது. இலங்கை ஒலிபரப்புக்கூட்டுத்தாபனத்தின் கிளையொன்றும் இயங்குகின்றது. ஊடகத்துறையில் பயிற்றப்பட்டவர்களின் தேவை அதிகம் உள்ளது. அதற்கு ஈடுகொடுக்கும் வகையில் சிறந்த ஊடகவியலாளர்களை யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் உருவாக்கி வருகின்றது.
யாழ்.பல்கலைக்கழக ஊடக வளங்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சி மையம் கடந்த பத்தாண்டுகளாக இயங்கிவருகின்றது. தற்போது இரண்டாண்டு டிப்ளோமா பயிற்சி நெறி நடைபெறுகின்றது. இதில் மாணவர்களுக்கு பத்திரிகைத்துறை, ரி.வி, றோடியோ மற்றும் இணையத்தில் பயிற்சியளிக்கப்படுகிறது. இங்கு பயிற்சி பெற்ற மாணவர்கள் பல ஊடகங்களில் வேலைசெய்கிறார்கள். இவர்களை நான் பல இடங்களிலும் காணக்கிடைக்கிறது. திறம்;படச் செய்கிறார்கள். இவர்களின் கணணி அறிவு கணணிப்பட்டதாரிகளுக்கு நிகராகவுள்ளது. நாங்கள் இதை ஆரம்பித்ததன் நோக்கத்தை நோக்கி இந்த நிறுவனம் செல்கிறது. யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் வெளிநாடுகளுக்கு அனுப்பி ஊடகத்துறையில் மேற்படிப்பை பேற்கொண்டவர்கள் மீண்டும் இங்கு வந்து பல்கலைக்கழகத்திற்கு வேலை செய்கிறார்கள்.
இப்போ யாழ்.பல்கலைக் கழகத்தில் ஊடக பட்டப்படிப்பு கற்கையும், ஊடகவளங்கள் பயிற்சி மையத்தில் டிப்ளோமா கற்கை நெறியும் மேற்கொள்ளப்படுகின்றன.
ஊடக வளங்கள் பயிற்சி மையத்தில் சிறந்த களநிலைப்பயிற்சிகள் வளங்கப்படுகின்றன. தனி;யே வகுப்பறைக் கற்கைநெறியாக மட்டுமன்றி தொழில்முறைத் தேர்ச்சியுள்ளவர்களை உருவாக்கும் செயற்பாடுகள் இதன் மூலம் சிறப்பாக முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்டு வருகின்றன. ஏனக்குப் பிறகு இந்த நிறுவனத்தின் இயக்குனராக இருக்கின்ற தேவானந்த் இதை சிறப்பாக நடத்தி வருகின்றார். இவர் இந்தியா சென்று சென்னைப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் ஊடகத்துறையில் பட்ட மேற்படிப்பை மேற்கொண்டது இதற்கு உதவியாகவுள்ளது. தனது அனுபவம் மூலம் மாணவர்களுக்கு பல்வேறு பட்ட அனுபவங்களை இவரால் வழங்க முடிகிறது. இந்த மாணவர்கள் சிறப்பாக இயங்கி வருகிறார்கள். பல இடங்களிலும் இதனை நாம் நேரில் பார்க்கிறோம்.
இந்த மையம் நிதி நிறுவனங்களின் நிதி நிறுத்தப்பட்ட பின்னாலும் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தினால் தொடர்ச்சியாக இயக்கப்படும். இந்த நிறுவனம் ஆரம்பிக்ப்பட்ட போது கொழும்பிலும் இதே போன்ற ஒரு நிறுவனத்தை ஆரம்பித்தார்கள். ஆனால் அங்கு வழங்கப்படுகின்ற பயிற்சிகளை விட இங்கு சிறப்பான பயிற்சி வழங்கப்படுகின்றது. பல்கலைக்கழத்தின் சான்றிதழ் கிடைக்கிறது. எங்களுக்கு ஒரு மாயை இருக்கிறது கொழும்பில் அதிக பணம் கொடுத்து படிப்பது சிறந்தது என்று. அது உண்மையிலேயே தவறானது. நாங்கள் இங்கு குறைந்த பணச் செலவோடு சிறப்பாக கற்ப்பிக்கின்றோம். சிறந்த தகுதியான ஆசிரியர்களால் கற்பிக்கப்படுகிறது.
இன்று இங்கிலாந்தில் அதிக சம்பளம் பெறுபவர்கள் பத்திரிகை ஆசிரியர்கள்.அவர்களுக்கு சமூக அந்தஸ்தும் அதிகமாக உள்ளது. அவர்கள் தான் அனைத்தையும் தீர்மானிக்கின்ற சக்தியாக உள்ளார்கள். அந்த நிலைமை இங்கு வரவேண்டும் ,எனவே மாணவர்கள் கிடைத்த சந்தர்ப்பத்தை சரியாக பயன்படுத்திக் கொண்டு சிறந்த பத்திரகையாளர்களாக வரவேண்டும் உங்களுக்கு சிறந்த எதிர்காலம் உண்டு.
வாழ்நாள் பேராசிரியர் பொ.பாலசுந்தரம்பிள்ளை
(பேரவை உறுப்பினர், யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகம்)
(பேரவை உறுப்பினர், யாழ்ப்பாணப்பல்கலைக்கழகம்)
Training Media Students on Child Protection in Jaffna
Submitted by pushpi on August 30, 2012 – 4:28 am at Srilankan Reconciliation Youth Forum http://reconciliationyouthforum.org/training-media-students-on-child-protection-in-jaffna/
Recently,Save the children held discussions with Media Resources and Training Centre(MRTC) affiliated to the University of Jaffna about the current situation of child abuse in Jaffna . Mr. Devanand, the Director of MRTC felt that it will be of paramount importance and relevance to the students of media to have knowledge on child rights and child protection because as they complete their diploma and become the eyes, ears and the voice of society, they can play a major role in both preventing and reporting on child abuse in the district.
Media Training in Jaffna
The training which was held during the final week in July included; an introduction to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; reporting to the UN CRC Committee by the State; types of child abuse; child protection structures; media’s role in reporting on children’s issues and interviewing children. The training was followed by group assignments where all 50 students in small groups, visited villages and found stories about children’s issues and reported them on a medium of their choice. This was done as a competition among the teams to select the best three in terms of the presentation of content. During the visits, the students identified many child rights violations. one group was instrumental in re- enrolling a 14 year old boy who had dropped out of school due to parental separation.
The winners of the competition identified a village in Thellipalai division which did not have a preschool for the last 24 years. The team carried out an investigation and found out that the Grama Sevaka had occupied the building in which the preschool was functioning previously. The teams’ efforts started the process to reopen the preschool ensuring the right to education for all the children in the village. The team which was placed second, explored the structures and services available for psychosocial support for children while the team which won third place explored the legal aspects of child abuse.
All the students received certificates of participation while the winning teams received trophies and certificates. Save the Children also negotiated with Yarl FM ( the Jaffna channel of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation) to provide opportunities for these students to become relief announcers.
- Ms Calyaneratne awarding certificates to the participants
By: Menaca Calyaneratne-Director Member Service and Advocacy-Save the Children
Impressed by the student's short documentaries
Clas Thor
Fojo:s organizer for study visit of Vietnamese journalists to Sri Lanka
I want to thank for all you did for our Vietnamese study group while staying in Sri Lanka, with receiving us in Jaffna, arranging bus transfer and the hotel and the different visits.
When I left the group last Saturday and we made our evaluation they were very satisfied what they have reached with their tour, both having possibility to learn more about the situation in the field of media training through MRTC director's presentations and answer as well at more knowledge about the development of media, through the study visits. And also learning more about Jaffna society, through the days in Jaffna.
The trip to Jaffna will stay long in the memories - our colleagues talked much on our return about then many moving meetings with journalists, trainers, students and people in and around the town. They were specially impressed by the students short documentaries. For the older participants in the group the stay in Jaffna reminded them on the post war development in their country.
During our trip we talked within the group of possibilities to continue exchange by having Sri Lankan trainers visiting Vietnam - and I will suggest that in my summary from the tour - and hope it will be possible to realise in the future.
So again, many thanks and my best regards to director, staff and students of MRTC.
Fojo:s organizer for study visit of Vietnamese journalists to Sri Lanka
I want to thank for all you did for our Vietnamese study group while staying in Sri Lanka, with receiving us in Jaffna, arranging bus transfer and the hotel and the different visits.When I left the group last Saturday and we made our evaluation they were very satisfied what they have reached with their tour, both having possibility to learn more about the situation in the field of media training through MRTC director's presentations and answer as well at more knowledge about the development of media, through the study visits. And also learning more about Jaffna society, through the days in Jaffna.
The trip to Jaffna will stay long in the memories - our colleagues talked much on our return about then many moving meetings with journalists, trainers, students and people in and around the town. They were specially impressed by the students short documentaries. For the older participants in the group the stay in Jaffna reminded them on the post war development in their country.
During our trip we talked within the group of possibilities to continue exchange by having Sri Lankan trainers visiting Vietnam - and I will suggest that in my summary from the tour - and hope it will be possible to realise in the future.
So again, many thanks and my best regards to director, staff and students of MRTC.
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