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Journalistic Communication Techniques I - Press

Code: CC053     Acronym: TEJ_I

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Communication Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

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 110 CC - Study Plan 1 - 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 different journalistic genres. Students will also be provided with both a historical perspective of newspapers and magazines and an overview of the current state of the sector in the context of media and 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 the press. 3) Use the mastery of techniques to develop practical exercises in the different journalistic genres.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction
1.1. Brief history of printing
1.2. Typologies of the press
1.3. The press in the context of modern societies

2. The modern newspaper
2.1. Organization and hierarchies
2.2. Organizational models
2.3. Challenges for the XXI Century

3. News
3.1. From theory to practice
3.2. News values ​​and editorial rating
3.3. Structure and models
3.4. Style
3.5. Sources of information

4. The story
4.1. From fact sotory to action story
4.2. Exercise of action story

Mandatory literature

Albertos, José Luiz Martinez; Curso General de Redacción Periodística, Madrid: Editorial Parainfo, 1993
Cantavella, Juan; Serrano, José; Redacción para periodistas: informar e interpretar , Editorial Ariel, 2004
Fontcuberta, Mar de; A Notícia, Editorial Notícias, 1999
Boucher, Jean-Dominique ; A Reportagem Escrita, Editorial Inquérito, 1994
Sodré, Muniz; Ferrari, Maria Helena; Técnica de Reportagem, Summus Editorial, 1986

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 de campo 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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