Class Journalistic Genres

In this subject the concept of journalistic genre is discussed, confronting the theoretical proposals with the configurations introduced by the practice in the newsrooms. The intersections between journalistic genres and reference and sensationalist press are evaluated. The main journalistic genres of information and opinion are typified, introducing a third classificatory aspect - hybrids. Case studies of the Portuguese press are also carried out: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and general information magazines.

I – The Concept of Journalistic Genre: between theory and practice

1. The Journalistic Title
1.1. Definition
1.2. Formal, imagery and content characteristics
1.3. Classification
1.4. The importance of the journalistic piece and its relationship with the different journalistic genres

2. The treatment of journalistic genres according to publications
2.1. The case of newsmagazines

3. Analysis parameters of journalistic genres
3.1. Text
3.2. the place of the image

II – Journalistic Genres: a classification proposal

1. Journalistic Information Genres
1.1. The Brief;
1.2. The news;
1.3. The interview;
1.4. The profile;
1.5. The report.

2. Opinion Journalistic Genres
2.1. The Editorial;
2.2. The Opinion Article;
2.3. The ticket;
2.4. The critic.

3. Hybrid Journalistic Genres
3.1. The Chronicle;
3.2. The Analysis Article;
3.3. The Dossier;
3.4. New journalistc genres.

As it is a theoretical-practical subject, Géneros Jornalísticos focuses on the work carried out by students as a way of consolidating theoretical learning. Thus, the exposition of concepts, using Power Point, is interspersed with analysis of the press, case studies, and extensive participation in class by students. Assessment: final project of Journalistic Genres -students, organized into newsrooms, create the contents of a newsmagazine, from its conception to the closing of the first issue. The grade is determined as follows: Interview - 30%; Reporting - 40%; Opinion Article or Chronicle - 20%; Collective Contents - 10%.

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