Radio journalism
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2024-2025
01010592
Information and Journalism
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
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)
NoSyllabus
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.
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.