Journalistic Communication Techniques II - Press

Code:

CC055

Acronym:

TEJ_I_II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Communication Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
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	79	CC - Study Plan	2	-	3	27	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main purpose is that students learn to master the specific techniques of expression used in the press. By promoting practical exercises, the curricular unit aims to raise levels of student proficiency in the different journalistic genres. Students will also learn theoretical aspects concerning the funcion of the press in the context of democratic societies.

Learning outcomes and competences

The aims of the curricular unit will be attained if, at the end of the semester, the students will be able to develop the following competencies: 1) To acknowledge the theoretical framework related to the specificity of the press. 2) To acknowledge and master the techniques of expression employed in newspapers and magazines. 3) Use the mastery of techniques to develop practical exercises in the different journalistic genres.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Press and democracy
1.1. The function of the press in democratic societies
1.2. The role of journalists
1.3. Limits and constraints

2. The interview
2.1. Genre framing
2.2. Thematic interviews
2.3. Personality interviews
2.4. Exercises

3. The chronicle
3.1. Genre framing
3.2. Style and technique
3.3. Types of chronicles
3.4. Exercise

4. The article
4.1. Genre framing
4.2. Types of articles
4.3. Style and technique
4.4. Exercise

Mandatory literature

Kovach, Bill; Rosenstiel, Tom ; Os Elementos do Jornalismo, Porto Editora, 2005
Schudson, Michael; Sociology of News , W. W. Norton & Company, 2011
Montant, Henri; A Entrevista Escrita e o Perfil, Editorial Inquérito, 2002
Gutierrez Palacio, Juan; Periodismo de Opinion, Paraninfo, 1984
Suárez, Luisa ; Géneros para la Persuasión en Periodismo, Editorial Fragua, 1997

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and practical exercises.

keywords

Social sciences > Communication sciences > Journalism

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Students are required to attend 75% of classes. Exceptions according to general and FLUP regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation for this course includes practical assignments (50%) and and a final written exam (50%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Failure to attend 75% of classes, in the cases established by law, may require the oral discussion of the assessment items presented, to be indicated by the lecturer by the end of the respective semester, and a new written test on the subject contents.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

As provided in the FLUP Assessment Regulations.

Classification improvement

As provided in the FLUP Assessment Regulations.

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