The domestic sibling of the overseas internship programme, this regulation provides for the cost of a foreign language course to be met for journalists. The conditions are similar but the age limit differs.
The Conditions - Article 3
| Subpara. | Condition |
|---|---|
| a | To have completed at least a high school, or an educational institution whose equivalence is accepted by the Ministry of National Education |
| b | To be actively working in the field of press and broadcasting and to hold a yellow press card |
| c | Not to be over 45 years of age |
| d | For those working attached to a press or broadcasting organ, to have obtained leave from their organisation |
Where Is the Training Given? - Article 6
Foreign language training is given within the country, at the institutions and organisations to be chosen within the framework of the training programme. The same article governs payment:
- At those organisations, the cost of the terms successfully completed during the training programme is met.
- One payment is made for the same person in each course term.
Announcement - Article 4
The matters relating to the training programmes and the principles for determining those who will take part in them are announced by suitable means at least 15 days before the programme begins.
The Financial Source - Article 2
The programmes are planned having regard to the financial resources to be allocated for that purpose by the Promotion Fund. We cover the working of the Fund in the Promotion Fund guide.
The Participant's Obligation - Article 7
Those taking part in the training are obliged to follow the programme continuously and attentively. The programmes of those found not to be showing the attention and seriousness the training requires are cut short.
The Two Regulations Compared
| Issue | Domestic language training | Overseas training and internship |
|---|---|---|
| Age limit | 45 | 50 |
| Education | At least high school | At least high school |
| Yellow press card | Required | Required - not required of those first in their school |
| Duration | The course term | At most 6 months |
| Announcement | At least 15 days in advance | At least 15 days in advance |
| Payment condition | The term successfully completed; once per term | Programme expenses; recovered from those who do not complete |
| Report | Not provided for | Within 2 months of return |
| Financial source | The Promotion Fund | The Promotion Fund |
The Problem of the Legal Basis
Summary
Journalists who have at least a high school diploma, work actively in the field of press and broadcasting, hold a yellow press card, are not over 45 and have leave from their organisation may benefit from the domestic foreign language training programme. The cost of the terms successfully completed is met and one payment is made for the same person in each course term. The source is the Promotion Fund.