The cycle of lessons aims not only to foster knowledge of the specific subject in a theoretical form but also to provide the tools for its practical application, that is to translate the ability to understand into a critical approach and autonomy of judgment in order not to passively suffer the information transmitted by the various and countless media. The learning ability is expressed in the appropriate use of language with respect to the discipline and in the ability to interact between source and user, through knowledge of the rules, rights and duties of both parties involved.

The news and the criteria of newsworthiness;

The actors of the information process , the sources and the rule of "the five W";

How change the languages of the information;

From Gutenberg to information online; 

Writing technique, rules , settings and common errors; 

The interview technique in various media; 

Agency journalism and press offices; 

Standards and codes of conduct; 

The role of information: responsibilities and duties; 

The simplicity of the news ; 

Information in crisis situations ; 

The print media in comparison with other media; 

The search for truth in the facts.

Students must achieve: 1. a basic understanding of the various journalism languages ??and the various sources of information and news reports.

1.1. Students are awarded this basic knowledge by attending the lessons and the texts study .

2. Applying knowledge and understanding of the news and the criteria of newsworthiness. 2.1. Skills acquired through moments of exercise in class.

3. Capacity of judgment: the role of information, responsibilities and duties, the essentiality of the news, the information in crisis situations. 3.1. That judgment will be applied in comparison with the teacher in the classroom, during practice and in the preparation of the final exam.

4. Communication skills: Students are required to interact in the classroom through questions and short tutorials.

4.1. Skill practicing classroom exercises through writing technique, rules, settings and interview technique.

5. Ability to learn the various languages ??of information and writing techniques 5.1. Ability to strengthen thanks to the argument with the teacher.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

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Teaching

Lectures and seminars on writing journalism.

Attendance

Participation in at least three quarters of the lessons and study of the course book about the syllabus.

Course books

Alessandro Barbano, Manuale di giornalismo, Edizioni Laterza, 2012

Assessment

Exercise pre examination and final oral examination.

The exam will be held through an individual interview based on textbooks suggested. The aim is to evaluate both student's comprehension of the content and his ability in reworking concepts and in argumenting. It is possibile to present a written document on a topic agreed with the teacher. 

Excellent grades will be given in presence of: a good critical perspective and in depth study; knowing how to link among them the main subjects addressed during the course; the use of an appropriate language.

Good grades will be given in presence of:  good mnemonic knowledge of the contents; a relatively good critical perspective and connection skills related to the treated topics; the use of appropriate language.

Sufficient grades will be given in presence of: the achievement of a minimal knowledge on the treated themes, even in presence of some gaps; the use of a not appropriate language.

Negative grades will be given in presence of: a difficult orientation related to the the treated topics; knowledge gaps; the use of a not appropriate language.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Study of the course book:

Alessandro Barbano, Manuale di giornalismo, Edizioni Laterza, 2012

Course books

Alessandro Barbano, Manuale di giornalismo, Edizioni Laterza, 2012

Michele Partipilo La deontologia del giornalista. Dalle Carte al Testo unico. Centro di Documentazione Giornalistica 2016

Assessment

The exam will be held through an individual interview based on textbooks suggested. The aim is to evaluate both student's comprehension of the content and his ability in reworking concepts and in argumenting. It is possibile to present a written document on a topic agreed with the teacher. 

Excellent grades will be given in presence of: a good critical perspective and in depth study; knowing how to link among them the main subjects addressed during the course; the use of an appropriate language.

Good grades will be given in presence of:  good mnemonic knowledge of the contents; a relatively good critical perspective and connection skills related to the treated topics; the use of appropriate language.

Sufficient grades will be given in presence of: the achievement of a minimal knowledge on the treated themes, even in presence of some gaps; the use of a not appropriate language.

Negative grades will be given in presence of: a difficult orientation related to the the treated topics; knowledge gaps; the use of a not appropriate language.

ation.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.