Radio journalism

Year
0
Academic year
2022-2023
Code
01010592
Subject Area
Área Científica do Menor
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of writing and producing news packages for radio or completion of Audiovisual Communication.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methodology is focused on practical training. The classes are organized on an alternate scheme, including enunciation and analysis of the various genres, followed by its actual production. Colletive hearing in classes is favored, in order to promote the development of critical thinking and analytical skills. 

Learning Outcomes

It is expected that students develop their knowledge and acquire skills to work more effectively in radio journalism. This curricular unit offers practical training, focusing on the various formats and genres. On successful completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

 

- develop analytical listening

- understand the structure and the making of complex radio pieces 

- write news copy and prepare an audio script

- develop narration skills and read an audio script

- develop post-production skills in audio editing

- prepare and conduct interviews

- prepare and deliver completed news pieces.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Producing for radio

Identifying the story

Researching and planning

Writing news copy

Preparing scripts and understanding the structure of the story

On the microphone: breathing, diction and reading

Sound recording and editing

 

2. Radio genres

News and bulletins

Interviews

Pieces and documentaries

Other formats: Opinion, debate and analysis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Sílvio Manuel Rodrigues Correia dos Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 100.0%

Bibliography

Abel, J. (2015). Out on the wire: The storytelling secrets of the new masters of radio. New York: Broadway Books. Beaman, J. (2000). Interviewing for Radio. London: Routledge.

Beaman, J. (2007). Programme making for radio. London: Routledge.

Biewen, J. & Dilworth, A. (Eds.). 2010. Reality Radio: telling true stories in sound. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press.

Chantler, P.  & Stewart, P. (2003). Basic Radio Journalism. Oxford: Focal Press.

Crook. T. 2002. International radio journalism. London: Routledge.

Geller, V. (2009). Creating powerfull radio. Focal Press.

Meneses, J. P. (2016). Jornalismo Radiofónico. Braga: CECS.

Mills, J. (2004). The Broadcast Voice. Oxford: Focal Press.