I. The Language of Economics (LOE) Seminar for Journalists

The Language of Economics (LOE) Seminar is designed to strengthen the capacity of media organizations and journalists in the Philippines to cover economic, political and social change, thereby enhancing government transparency and accountability. Designed for print and broadcast journalists who cover economics, development programs and business, the LOE Seminar combines work on key economic concepts with practical, journalistic exercises to meet the needs of participants.

The Language of Economics (LOE) seminar imparts a unique appreciation of the critical role journalists have to play as active participants in on-going efforts towards the country’s sustainable growth. As different areas have different needs, the seminar also targets the provincial affiliation and organizational needs of the participant. In some areas for instance, the greatest need would be for improving local management skills and the viability of news organizations, while in others, it maybe for alleviating poverty and unemployment in their locale. The LOE Seminar addresses these specific needs of participants to better understand how such pressing issues like the worsening political climate or legal environment of their respective provinces or cities can be best handled

II. Target Participants

The LOE seminar is exclusively for alumni of the Language of Business (LOB) Seminar. Intended participants are business/economic reporters, feature writers, investigative journalists, researchers, freelance writers, publishers, editors, media managers, broadcast anchors/hosts/producers, AIM staff, JBF Center alumni, social investors and partner institutions.

The participants should have basic computational skills and must be familiar with basic EXCEL® spreadsheets. 

III. Course Objectives

The seminar will provide participants with many new thought-provoking perspectives and insights, allowing them to gain an appreciation of the challenges facing economic decision-makers today. It focuses on what the Journalists can learn from appreciating institutional factors that provide for solid economic analysis.

At the end of the seminar, the participants will:

 Understand the concepts relevant to the most pressing economic issues of the time;
 Report on current economic issues with depth and accuracy; and, Broadly appreciate events from the point of view of economists.

IV. Course Topics

The following topics are as follows:
 

V. Duration

The LOE Seminar will be held from 8am to 12nn for 2 weeks. The seminar comprises ten four-hour sessions designed to cover many of the fundamental issues in economics in relation to business today. Other arrangements can be made with prior notice.

Schedule: 1st Week

Schedule: 2nd Week