Journalism and Communication Lab I

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The classes will be divided into modules, always encouraging active participation based on case studies that result in a structured understanding of knowledge and practices, as well as a clear grasp of the principles associated with quality journalism. Production tools will be introduced in practical classes with group assignments. Students will be challenged to create and produce news and long formats in one of the possible formats (written, audio, audiovisual, or multimedia), applying the knowledge gained in practice and reinforcing it through the production, editing, and distribution of content.

Learning Outcomes

The course unit designed as a laboratory and modular experience. It aims to provide students with an opportunity to engage with contemporary production practices in journalism, with a focus on specialized journalism in international and cultural issues. By the end of the course, students will be expected to:

- identify trends and practices in contemporary journalistic production in terms of writing, audio, audiovisual and multimedia platforms;

- identify and use narrative techniques and processes appropriate to the specific context of each media platform;

- understand the different implications resulting from the use of different platforms;

- critically reflect on the challenges confronting journalism today and identify potential solutions;

- consider the significance of quality journalism and its social impact.

- navigate informational topics related to international and cultural journalism with ease.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Specificities and implications of journalistic production for different platforms;

- Principles and tools for contemporary journalistic practice;

- Specialized journalism in today's information ecosystem;

- Key issues in international journalism;

- Key issues in cultural journalism;

- Specialized journalistic production.

Head Lecturer(s)

Professor a Definir - Faculdade de Letras

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Report of a seminar or field trip: 10.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 90.0%

Bibliography

Bradshaw, P. (2023). The online journalism handbook: Skills to survive and thrive in the digital age. Routledge.

Filak, V. F. (Ed.). (2024). Convergent journalism: An introduction: Writing and producing across media. Routledge.

Foust, J. (2017). Online journalism: Principles and practices of news for the Web. Taylor & Francis.

Hill, S. & Lashmar, P. (2014). Online journalism: The essential guide. SAGE.

Kristensen, N. & From, U. (Eds.). (2018). Cultural journalism and cultural critique in the media. Routledge.

Lambert, J. & Hessler, B. (2018). Digital storytelling: Capturing lives, creating community. Routledge.

Reilley, M. (2024). The journalist’s toolbox: A guide to digital reporting and AI. Routledge.

Williams, K. (2013). International journalism. SAGE.

Zamith, R. (2022). The international journalism handbook. University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries.