Journalistic Culture (21330)
Degree/study: bachelor's degree in Journalism
Year: third
Term: first
Number of ECTS credits: 4
Hours of studi dedication: 100
Teaching language or languages: Catalan
Teaching Staff: Jaume Guillamet Lloveras, Marcel Mauri de los Ríos
1. Presentation of the subject
Journalistic Culture builds on the content of the introductory first-year subject History of Journalism, examining the main aspects of journalism's social function and historical evolution in greater depth.
The subject will look at the most significant events in the history of the contemporary world, Spain and Catalonia in relation to today's major political, economic and social issues, as well as historical cases of particular importance in terms of the application of professional values and principles, in a range of subject areas, specialities and conflict situations.
2. Competences to be attained
a) General:
Instrumental
- Being able to back up personal opinions with sound arguments and to defend them in public.
Personal:
- Developing the ability to think independently and critically about controversial topics or issues.
- Accepting the diversity of points of view as a fundamental part of academic life and a condition inherent to contemporary society, and respecting differing opinions.
b) Specific to the degree:
Being aware of the world's situation and recent historical development.
Being aware of the historical evolution of journalism's forms and traditions in the different media.
Being aware of the structure of the media and their main formats, as expressions of ways of life and forms of culture, in relation to social contexts and changes therein.
Being aware of the foremost media events and topics of discussion.
Being able to read and analyze specialized texts and documents on any relevant topic.
Being able to identify and analyze information products in any genre, language or format, with a view to engaging in critical study.
Specific to the subject:
Developing the ability to analyze and reflect on professional conduct and how information is reported.
Developing personal initiative and a sense of responsibility.
Using contemporary political, cultural and scientific references in journalistic work.
Being able to place references in the appropriate international, Spanish and Catalan context.
Being aware of the main traditions with a bearing on contemporary journalism.
Being familiar with episodes, figures and media of particular relevance to journalistic culture.
Critically analyzing the media in the context of the time to which they belong.
Being able to carry out research using documents and newspapers.
Being able to use documentary sources as primary sources for news items.
3. Contents
A. Topics
- The professional culture's formation
- The news market
- Support and influence of advertising
- Journalism and politics
- Principles and corruption of journalism
- War journalism
- Journalism in Catalan and innovation
- The Franco dictatorship and the transition to democracy
B. Examples
Joan Mañé i Flaquer - Diario de Barcelona, 1865
Josep Pla - La Publicitat, Rússia, 1925
Carles Sentís - Mirador, Transmisserià, 1932
Irene Polo - Ultima hora, 1936
Nicolás M. Urgoiti - El Sol, 1917
Manuel Aznar - La Vanguardia Española, 1939, 1961
Ed Murrow, CBS tv Mc Carthy, 1954
William Shirer - CBS ràdio Berlín, 1939-1945
Montserrat Roig - Personatges TVE
Josep M. Huertas Clavería - Tele/eXprés, 1975
C. Films
The Front Page and Citizen Kane
Screening and debate.
D. Seminar and historical report
Study and presentation of a historic event and the role of the press therein.
Individual research, tutorials, texts, presentations in class, debate: 4 points
Final version of historical report.
Teams of four students, individual work.
Methodology and organization details in separate document.
4. Assessment
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Assessment type |
Period |
Group structure |
Activity type |
Weighting |
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Continuing assessment |
Weeks 3 and 4, and 6 to 10 |
Individual - In groups |
Essays, presentations and participation in seminars |
20% (essay: 10%; essay and debate: 10%) |
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Work in groups |
Weeks 6 to 10 |
Individual - In groups |
Historical, newspaper-based research project |
40% |
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Theoretical exam
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Exam week |
Individual |
Essay and course content review |
40% |
5. Bibliography and teaching resources
5.1. Basic bibliography
- Barrera, Carlos (coord.). Historia del periodismo universal. Barcelona: Ariel, 2004.
- Guillamet, Jaume. Història del periodisme. Notícies, periodistes i mitjans de comunicació. Barcelona: Aldea Global, 2003.
5.2. Complementary bibliography
- Fabre, Jaume. Periodistes uniformats. Barcelona: Col·legi de Periodistes de Catalunya, 1996.
- Gómez Mompart, Josep Lluís. La gènesi de la premsa de masses a Catalunya (1902-1923). Barcelona: Pòrtic, 1992.
- Guillamet, Jaume. L'arrencada del periodisme liberal. Política, mercat i llengua a la premsa catalana, 1833-1874 . Vic: Eumo Editorial, 2010.
- Huertas, J. M. i Geli, C. Les tres vides de Destino. Barcelona: Col·legi de Periodistes de Catalunya, 1990.
- Knightley, Phillip. The First Casualty. The war correspondent as hero and myth-maker from the Crimea to Kosovo. London: Prion, 2001.
Corresponsales de guerra. Barcelona: Euros, 1976. [Spanish version].
- Pla, Josep. Homenots. Primera sèrie. Obra Completa. Barcelona: Edicions Destino, 1980.
5.3. Teaching resources
The subject's web page in the Aula Global.
Selection of historical texts.
Newspaper, documentary and electronic resources of the Library/CRAI.
Films.
6. Metodology
The subject's methodological plan combines face-to-face, guided and self-directed activities.
|
Type |
Time allocation |
Activity |
Period |
Group structure |
Activity description |
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Face-to-face |
20% |
Theory classes
|
Weeks 1 to 5 |
Entire group |
Theory sessions in which the lecturer presents subject content and provides guidelines on further study of each of the topics raised |
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Face-to-face |
15% |
Seminars |
Weeks 6 to 10 |
2 groups |
Seminar lectures, mainly involving presentations of and work on historical reports. Additionally, texts, films and other documents are viewed and analyzed, and the ideas they contain debated |
|
Guided |
25% |
Individual and group tutorials geared to research project |
Weeks 6 to 10 |
Groups of 4 |
Newspaper-based work involving groups of students studying episodes, figures and media of particular relevance to journalistic culture, with guidance from the lecturer |
|
Self-directed |
40% |
Preparation for seminar lectures and study of theoretical content |
Weeks 1 to 10 |
Individual |
Study of the theoretical content provided in face-to-face sessions, and preparation of presentations and essays corresponding to seminar lectures |
7. Planning of activities
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Week |
Classroom activity |
Non-classroom activity |
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Week 1 |
Thursday 22-09-11: Presentation / Topic 1 |
- Further reading and study on topic 1 |
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Week 2 |
Tuesday 27-09-11: Topic 2 Thursday 29-09-11: Topic 3 / Examples |
- Further reading and study on topics 2 and 3 |
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Week 3 |
Tuesday 4-10-11: Topic 4 Thursday 6-10-11: Screening of The Front Page (all groups) |
- Further reading and study on topic 4 |
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Week 4 |
Tuesday 11-10-11: Topic 5 Thursday 13-10-11: Topic 6 / work on films to be handed in |
- Further reading and study on topics 5 and 6 |
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Week 5 |
Tuesday 18-10-11: Topic 7 Thursday 20-10-11: Topic 8 |
- Further reading and study on topic 7 |
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Week 6 |
Tuesday 25-10-11: Seminar 1. Presentation of seminar and report (groups 1 and 2) Thursday 27-10-11: Seminar 2. Debate on films / debate on examples (groups 1 and 2) |
- Newspaper-based research related to group work |
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Week 7 |
Tuesday 1-11-11: Public holiday
Thursday 3-11-11: Seminar 3. Tutorial |
- Further reading and study - Newspaper-based research related to group work - Prepare research seminar |
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Week 8 |
Tuesday 8-11-11: Seminar 4a. Presentation of studies of historical events and role of press (groups 1a and 2a)
Thursday 10-11-11: Seminar 4b. Presentation of studies of historical events and role of press (groups 1b and 2b) |
- Further reading and study - Newspaper-based research related to group work - Prepare research seminar
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Week 9 |
Tuesday 15-11-11: Seminar 5a. Presentation of studies of role of press (groups 1a and 2a)
Thursday 17-11-11: Seminar 5b. Presentation of studies of role of press (groups 1b and 2b) |
- Further reading and study - Newspaper-based research related to group work - Prepare research seminar
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Week 10 |
Monday 21-11-11: Post draft on Moodle (groups 1a and 2a) Tuesday 22-11-11: Seminar 6a. Presentation of draft report (groups 1a and 2a)
Wednesday 23-11-11: Post draft on Moodle (groups 1b and 2b) Thursday 24-11-11: Seminar 6b. Presentation of draft report (groups 1b and 2b)
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- Further reading and study - Prepare and post draft report - Prepare research seminar
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Week 11 |
Monday 28-11-11, 10 a.m.: Post final report on Moodle (groups 1a and 2a) Tuesday 29-11-11: Seminar 7. Presentation of final report (groups 1a and 2a)
Wednesday 30-11-11, 10 a.m.: Post final report on Moodle (groups 2a and 2b) Thursday 01-12-11: Seminar 7. Presentation of final report (groups 2a and 2b)
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- Further reading and study - Presentation of final report
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