Citizen journalism is a term refering to regular people reporting news in their own communities on the Internet. “We are uncomfortable with the term ‘citizen journalism,’ ” said Todd Wolfson, 35, a doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the organizers of the Media Mobilizing Project in Philadelphia. “We prefer the term ‘community journalism.’ ”
The Knight Foundation in Miami promotes free classes to immigrants for news reporting. It is funded through thier grants program. These classes are experimental for the digital world.
Some American citizens are upset that immigrants recieve free classes such as these, when Americans have to pay for them.
I believe that this type of class is way for immigrants to see our culture and view the differences and similarities between their culture and ours. it is a great learning experience for them. it gets them to speak our language and learn our way of living. Maybe one day the program can be for not only immigrants, but for low income people who want to have a future.
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Well in my opinion I don't like the fact that immigrants are receiving these free classes when American's have to pay. Although America is seen as the nation of wealth and fortune that doesn't mean everyone has extra money to spend. The majority work very hard for their money and I know for me college classes don't come cheep even with scholarships and if someone from another country can come get the same education that I'm getting for free I think it's a little unfair. Sure it may help them learn more about our culture but they do that just living and working here.
Mary-
Good piece. Thats actually true and I do agree. It is a good thing for immigrants to get aquainted with our ways and writing styles. It does suck that Americans have to pay, but I believe that before long it will change. Atleast I hope.
Gordon Brigance
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