Investigative Journalism and Reportage

Recommended Prerequisites

1. Knowledge of journalistic genres and news practice is recommended;

2. General knowledge of the History of Journalism.

Teaching Methods

During the semestre, several modules focusing on the different dimensions of the programme will be addressed. A project will be proposed (and subjet to assessment), where the student will have the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired. Case studies will be presented and critically analysed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Know the specifics of investigative journalism;

2. Understand the methodologies and work processes in investigative journalism;

3. Master different narrative techniques for the practical realization of a reportage. 

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1.Journalism of quotation and journalism of verification;

2. Characterization/conceptualization of Investigative Journalism;

3. Processes and methodologies of journalistic investigation;

4. Multiformat journalistic practices: writing, image, sound;

5. Journalistic narratives in the reportage;

6. Analysis of case studies.

Head Lecturer(s)

João José Figueira da Silva

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 30.0%
Project: 70.0%

Bibliography

Brum, E. (2008). O olho da rua. São Paulo: Globo.

Burgh, H. de. (2000). Investigative Journalism: Context and Practice. Londres: Routledge.

Dantas, A. (2012). Tempo de reportagem. São Paulo: Leya.

Dantas, A. (2004). Repórteres. São Paulo: Senac.

Evans, H. (2011). Good Times, Bad Times. Nova Iorque: Open Road.

Gellhorn, M. (2007). A face da guerra. Lisboa: Dom Quixote.

Gillers, S. (2018). Journalism under fire: protecting the future of investigative reporting. Columbia University Press.

Hamilton, J. T. (2016). Democracy´s detectives: the economics of investigative journalism.

Herrscher, R. (2016). Periodismo narrative: como contar la realidade com las armas de la literatura. Buenos Aires: Marea.

Hersh, S. M. (2019). Repórter: memórias. São Paulo: Todavia.

Leigh, D. (2019). Investigative journalism— a survival guide. Palgrave Macmillan.