Class Journalistic Practice Laboratory

This curricular unit aims to deepen the mastery of journalistic writing, focusing on reporting and interviews as fundamental genres of journalistic practice aimed at students who intend to develop a career in the applied context of journalism.

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  Module 1 – Reporting: Planning and Execution 1. Reporting as a Journalistic Genre 2. Reporting Structure: Hook, Development, and Conclusion 3. Planning and Prior Research 4. Gathering Information Using OSINT Tools 5. Narrative Strategies and Journalistic Storytelling 6. Ethics and Responsibility in Reporting 7. Examples and Critical Analysis of Major Reports Module 2 – Interviewing: From Preparation to Publication 1. Types of Interviews: Informative, Interpretive, and Personality-Based 2. Preparing for the Interview: Research, Scripts, and Active Listening Techniques 3. Interviews in Different Formats: Written, Audio, and Video 4. Ethical Challenges in Interviewing: Consent, Manipulation, and Editing 5. Transcribing, Editing, and Contextualizing the Interview 6. Case Studies: Analysis of Relevant Journalistic Interviews    

The course will combine: • Theoretical and expository classes with critical analysis of reports and interviews. • Practical sessions with simulations, field exercises, and writing workshops. • Reading and analysis of reference materials. • Ongoing monitoring of journalistic projects developed by students. • Involvement in real-life coverage and contact with professionals in the field, whenever possible.

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