New Media

Code:

CC035

Acronym:

NMED

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Communication Sciences

Instance: 2019/2020 - 1S

Active?	Yes
E-learning page:	http://moodle.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	24	CC - Study Plan	3	-	6	46	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English

Objectives

- to initiate a rhetorical approach to cyberculture and cyberspace
- to examine computer-mediated communication (CMC)
- to consider the impact of the new media on social communication and on new publics
- to learn new communication paradigms in new technological contexts
- to develop an ability to integrate new technologies and content production
- to stimulate enquiry, research, innovation and writing for new formats
- acquisition of skills to use online editing tools
- to prepare a final project integrating theoretical and technical knowledge

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that the end of the course, the student is able to:

- have a historical and critical perspective about cyberculture and dominate the most important bibliografic references
- have a critical attitude towards new media and technological innovation, adapting the knowledge acquired to reflect on the media

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. notions of cyberspace and cyberculture
2. identity, presence, recognition and ubiquity
3. behavioural, cognitive and communication aspects of the new media
4. online journalism, interactive TV, social media, social networks, blogs, microblogging, virtual worlds, big data and wearable devices
5. media convergence phenomena
6. the language of the new media: narratives, codes, non-verbal language
7. journalistic production and online editing in various formats 

Mandatory literature

Bell, David; Cyberculture Theorists-Manuel Castells and Donna Haraway, Routledge, 2007
Castells, Manuel et al.;; ;La transición a la sociedad red, 2007
Sherry Turkle; ;A vida no écrã, Relógio d'Água, 1995
Turkle, Sherry; Alone together
Turkle, Sherry; Reclaiming conversation

Teaching methods and learning activities

- theory-practical classes using case studies for classroom or group analysis and discussion
- preparation of interim opinion projects based on the seminars held and literature reviews requested
- preparation and presentation of project (in groups) at the end of the semester

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Teste	35,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	72,00
Trabalho de investigação	84,00
Trabalho laboratorial	60,00
Total:	216,00

Eligibility for exams

Attending 75% of classes, unless established otherwise by law.

Calculation formula of final grade

Distributed evaluation without final exam. The calculation of the final evalution is done considering the following parameters and ponderations:

1. attendance and participation: 15%
2. delivery of theory exercises during the semester: 35%
3. end of semester project: 50%

(in the case of the research project in group, the following parameters will be taken in consideration: a) Interpretation; b) Topic understanding; c) Use of bibliography; d) Evaluation and compilation of the used material; e) Critical analisys; f) Conclusion)

(note: the various assessment parameters are cumulative and all are compulsory, and in each one the evaluation should be ≥ 10)

Classification improvement

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.