PEG is not a training institution. Instead, we provide here a list of training service providers.
If the information below does not answer your questions, you can contact us on training@editors.org.za
There are a number of training options available, from formal courses offered by universities to short courses offered by institutions and private service providers.
BA Honours (Applied Linguistics and Literary Theory)
MA in Applied Linguistics and Literary Theory
PhD (comprising a thesis on a topic in Applied Linguistics and/ or Literary Theory).
Contact: Department of Linguistics and Literary Theory at UJ, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006. Telephone: 0114892694. Fax: 011 489 3061. Email: trudis@uj.ac.za.
University of Pretoria
Editing: Principles and practice
Contact Mrs Idette Noom in the Department of English at the University of Pretoria for further information. Telephone: 0124202421. Fax: 012 420 2698. Email: inoome@postino.up.ac.za
BIS (Information Science) in Publishing, a three-year degree course, followed by Honours (two years).
Masters and Doctorate also available.
Contact Margaret Labuschagne, Publishing Studies Programme, Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria. Telephone: 0124204360.
University of the Witwatersrand
BA Honours in Publishing Studies
is run under the auspices of the Department of African Literature. The course can be done either as part-time over two years or full-time over one year. Seminars are held in the late afternoon to accommodate part-time students and the course covers all aspects of the publishing industry. Copy-editing and proofreading form one component of the course.
School of Languages on Vaal Triangle Campus offers the following:
BA (Language Practice), incorporating translation, editing, subtitling, localisation, interpreting and computer-assisted translation (translation memory and machine translation)
BA Honours (Language Practice), including translation theory, professional translation, professional editing, linguistics for language practitioners, film studies, subtitling, internship work and a mini-dissertation. The honours may be done full time (one year) or part time (two years)
MA (Language Practice), comprising a research dissertation
PhD (Language Practice), comprising a research thesis
In addition the School of Languages also offers qualifications in various languages, as well as in Communication Studies (particularly geared towards the publishing industry). Various short courses in Language Practice are also offered.
University's Language Centre offers a variety of short courses during the year, including some on editing. Details are available on their website http://www.sun.ac.za/taalsentrum/EVD
offers various short courses throughout the year, including:
Basic copyediting: hard copy and on-screen
Basic computer skills for translators
Advanced computer skills for translators: translation memory (Trados)
Technical translation: advanced applications in translation
Subtitling: advanced applications in translation
Contact: Dr Jan-Louis Kruger at the School of Languages [Telephone: 0169103481, email JanLouis.Kruger@nwu.ac.za] or Ms Petra Lawson at the Skills Development Unit of the NWU Vaal Triangle Campus [Telephone: 0169334771, email Petra.Lawson@nwu.ac.za]
The Magazine Publishers Association
This organisation, formerly known as the Specialist Press Association, runs courses throughout the year in subediting, layout and other skills for newspaper and magazine publishing.
Located in Honeydew (Johannesburg) offers courses in various aspects of the print media
1050 Printech Avenue, Lazer Park, Honeydew, 2040. Telephone: 0117943810 or fax 011 794 3966.
The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism
These specialist courses lasting two to five days are well advertised in the press. Typical courses address issues of reporting in particular fields, such as Education, Sport, Elections, etc. Occasionally they run a sub-editing course. Website: www.iaj.org.za
runs courses in editing and proofreading, mainly in Cape Town and Sandton/Pretoria, but also in other areas on request. He also customises course material for in-house training. In 2000 he started presenting courses for PASA's Publishing Training Project, and now runs his own courses in addition, as follows:
Basic Copy Editing and Proofreading: Entry-level course that is widely regarded as setting the minimum standard for new entrants. Course duration: 2,5 days
Advanced Copy Editing and Proofreading: At least 6 months' hands-on editing/ proofreading experience required. Course duration: 2 days
Grammar for Editors: Typical problems facing SA editors are tackled in a ‘non-grammatical’ way; punctuation's role in sentence-building is also covered. Course duration: 2 days
Plain Language
Project Management in Publishing: For those intending to move into PM or who are currently doing it without formal tools or skills. Course duration: 2 days
Subediting and Project Management for Magazines
Editing and Proofreading Law Publications
Maths and Science Editing and Proofreading: The course covers the plethora of typesetting and layout conventions specific to these two disciplines, specifically for copy editors and proofreaders. Course duration: 1 day
Writing and Editing for the Web
Indexing: An introduction to the art and science of compiling indexes. Course duration: 1 day
Contact either John or the course administrator, Ken McGillivray, on 0215525240 or email info[AT]editandtrain[.]com.
The Write Co.
promotes writing and offers courses in editing from time to time.
The Amanda Patterson Literary Agency: Emses Suites, 128 10th St., Parkmore, Sandton. Telephone: 0116664766 or Fax: 011 666 4788. Email: info@itsallwrite.net or visit www.itsallwrite.net.
As well as their numerous conventional courses in proofreading, editing, management etc., this organisation runs distance courses in Basic Proofreading and Basic Copy-editing, cost around 400 pounds sterling each [check current cost]. There may well be a supplement to pay for airmail postage.
