1. General information
Course:
SPECIALISED REPORTING
Code:
16323
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
377 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN JOURNALISM
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
12 - FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
Group(s):
30
Year:
3
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
LUIS MAURICIO CALVO RUBIO
- Group(s):
30
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Comunicación / 2.07
DPTO. EN CONSTITUCIÓN
luismauricio.calvo@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Specialised journalistic communication, or specialised journalism, has gradually established itself as a branch of journalism that is defined by its subject matter as much as by its methodology. Although the debate on its academic characterisation is still open, there is consensus regarding the close relationship that this journalism maintains with scientific issues and with the strategies for their adequate transmission. There is also agreement that specialised journalism requires not only a mastery of the field of knowledge in question and, therefore, a complementary training to that of purely communication, but also a special relationship with sources, work routines and even a different attitude towards information itself.
Vehiculated through its own sections in general information dailies, weeklies or audiovisual programmes, specialised journalism has the duty to contextualise and disseminate specific knowledge of general interest, thus promoting the democratisation of knowledge. In an apparently paradoxical way, specialised journalism contributes to reducing the effect of the excess of specialisation in today's world by disseminating and giving transversality to specialised knowledge.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| E03 | Capacity and ability to retrieve, organise, analyse and process information and communication with the aim of disseminating, conveying or processing it for private or collective use through different media and formats, or for the creation of all types of productions. |
| E04 | Capacity to read and analyse specialised texts and documents on any relevant topic, and to summarise or adapt them using language or vocabulary understandable to the general public. |
| E06 | Capacity and ability to search, select and classify any type of relevant source or document (whether written, sound, visual, etc.) for the production and processing of information, as well as for use in persuasive communication or in fiction and entertainment. |
| E10 | Capacity and ability to design formal and aesthetic elements for written, graphic, audiovisual and digital media, as well as to use IT techniques for representation and conveyance of facts and data via infographic systems |
| E14 | Capacity to experiment and innovate by learning and using techniques and methods applied to improvement of quality and self-assessment processes. Develop capacity for autonomous learning, adaptation to change and creativity-driven innovation. |
| G10 | Learn techniques to search, identify, select and compile information, as well as the methods needed to critically analyse any type of sources, documents and facts, both to adequately process and transform them into significant information by using the relevant informative and communicative language. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Not established. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
| Develop the skills of journalistic accuracy and rigour based on the appropriate use of research, sources and experts, facts and reality data. Critically evaluate specialised and expert sources and select them on the basis of their rigour and credibility. Distinguish specialised formats and subject areas. Produce journalistic pieces in the genres proper to the thematic and methodological specialisation: news, report and interview, adapting them to their particular audience. Distinguish and analyse investigative journalistic work. Identify, select, interpret and discover topics of public interest susceptible to specialised journalistic treatment. Locate, select and contrast sources of information, taking into account their types and ways of working. Learn to relate appropriately with sources in accordance with deontological principles and journalistic ethics. |
|
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Specialised journalistic information
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Unit 2: Journalistic sources
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Unit 3: Language, genres and methodology
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Unit 4: Investigative journalism
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Unit 5: Scientific journalism
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Unit 6: Political journalism
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Unit 7: Cultural journalism
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Unit 8: Local journalism
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Unit 9: Health journalism
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Unit 10: Social journalism. Treatment of particularly sensitive issues
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | E03 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | Theoretical classes and reading and analysis of specialised journalism pieces. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | E03 E04 E06 E10 E14 G10 | 2.4 | 60 | Y | N | Production of specialised journalism pieces and case analysis | |
| Computer room practice [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | G10 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Solving problems related to the production of specialised content | |
| On-line debates and forums [OFF-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | E03 E04 E06 E10 E14 G10 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | N | Cooperative preparation of specialised journalistic projects | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E03 E04 | 0.4 | 10 | N | N | Currently event test and final exam preparation | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 30.00% | 50.00% | Final theoretical-practical exam |
| Portfolio assessment | 60.00% | 40.00% | Suggested activities related to the syllabus (preparation of specialised journalistic pieces, case studies, etc.). |
| Progress Tests | 10.00% | 10.00% | Current affairs test |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:For the continuous assessment, the grades of the practical portfolio (60%), the current affairs tests carried out during the four-month period (10%) and the final theoretical-practical test (30%) will be taken into account.
It is necessary to obtain a mark other than 0 in each evaluation system. In addition, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the portfolio and in the final exam in order to pass the course. If the 4 is not exceeded in these sections or any of the grades is 0, the final grade will be the average and, if it is higher than 5, the course will be failed with a 4.5.
A grade of 5 will be required to pass the course.
This planning may be adapted and slightly modified in case of extraordinary measures related to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, even in an unforeseen scenario, we will try to keep the evaluation percentages as close as possible to what is indicated in this guide.
The rules on plagiarism and spelling correction common to the Degree will be applied.
Grades from previous years' activities will not be taken into account. -
Non-continuous evaluation:For the final grade of the non-continuous assessment, the practical portfolio (40%) and the result of the final test which will include theoretical-practical exercises (50%) and a current affairs test (10%) will be taken into account.
It is necessary to have a mark other than 0 in each evaluation system. In addition, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the portfolio and in the final exam to pass the course. If you do not get more than 4 in these sections or any of the grades is 0, the final grade will be the average and, if it is higher than 5, you will fail the course with a 4.5.
A grade of 5 will be required to pass the course.
Students who have participated in evaluable activities that together account for at least 50% of the total evaluation of the subject will not be eligible for non-continuous evaluation.
This planning may be adapted and slightly modified in case of extraordinary measures related to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, even in an unforeseen scenario, we will try to keep the assessment percentages as close as possible to what is indicated in this guide.
The rules on plagiarism and spelling correction common to the Degree will be applied.
Grades from previous years' activities will not be taken into account.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The practices programmed during the course must be handed in following the criteria that will be published on the virtual campus. This portfolio will account for 40% of the mark. In addition, there will be a final test that will include theoretical-practical exercises (50%) and a current affairs test (10%).
It is necessary to have a mark other than 0 in each evaluation system. In addition, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the portfolio and in the final exam in order to pass the course. If you do not get more than 4 in these sections or any of the grades is 0, the final grade will be the average and, if it is higher than 5, you will fail the course with a 4.5.
A grade of 5 will be required to pass the course.
This planning may be adapted and slightly modified in case of extraordinary measures related to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, even in an unforeseen scenario, we will try to keep the evaluation percentages as close as possible to what is indicated in this guide.
The rules on plagiarism and spelling correction common to the Degree will be applied.
Grades from previous years' activities will not be taken into account.
It is necessary to have a mark other than 0 in each evaluation system. In addition, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the portfolio and in the final exam in order to pass the course. If you do not get more than 4 in these sections or any of the grades is 0, the final grade will be the average and, if it is higher than 5, you will fail the course with a 4.5.
A grade of 5 will be required to pass the course.
This planning may be adapted and slightly modified in case of extraordinary measures related to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, even in an unforeseen scenario, we will try to keep the evaluation percentages as close as possible to what is indicated in this guide.
The rules on plagiarism and spelling correction common to the Degree will be applied.
Grades from previous years' activities will not be taken into account.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The practicals programmed during the course must be handed in following the criteria that will be published on the virtual campus. This portfolio will account for 40% of the mark. In addition, there will be a final test that will include theoretical-practical exercises (50%) and a current affairs test (10%).
It is necessary to have a mark other than 0 in each evaluation system. In addition, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the portfolio and in the final exam in order to pass the course. If the 4 is not exceeded in these sections or any of the grades is 0, the final grade will be the average and, if it is higher than 5, the course will be failed with a 4.5.
The rules on plagiarism and spelling correction common to the Degree will be applied.
The marks accumulated during the ordinary course will not be taken into account for the final exam.
This planning may be adapted and slightly modified in case of extraordinary measures related to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, even in an unforeseen scenario, we will try to keep the evaluation percentages as close as possible to what is indicated in this guide.
It is necessary to have a mark other than 0 in each evaluation system. In addition, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the portfolio and in the final exam in order to pass the course. If the 4 is not exceeded in these sections or any of the grades is 0, the final grade will be the average and, if it is higher than 5, the course will be failed with a 4.5.
The rules on plagiarism and spelling correction common to the Degree will be applied.
The marks accumulated during the ordinary course will not be taken into account for the final exam.
This planning may be adapted and slightly modified in case of extraordinary measures related to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, even in an unforeseen scenario, we will try to keep the evaluation percentages as close as possible to what is indicated in this guide.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 10): Specialised journalistic information | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 3 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 2 (de 10): Journalistic sources | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 3 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 3 (de 10): Language, genres and methodology | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 3 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 4 (de 10): Investigative journalism | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 9 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 4 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 9 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 5 (de 10): Scientific journalism | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 8 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 6 (de 10): Political journalism | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 6 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 4 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 7 (de 10): Cultural journalism | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 8 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 4 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 8 (de 10): Local journalism | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 10 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 4 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 9 (de 10): Health journalism | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 6 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Unit 10 (de 10): Social journalism. Treatment of particularly sensitive issues | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 4 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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| Arráez Betancourt, Rosa María (Coord.) | Ciencia para informadores: géneros y recursos. Nociones básicas de periodismo científico | Valladolid | Univ. Europea Miguel de Cervantes | 2009 | |||||
| Berganza Conde, María Rosa | Periodismo especializado | Ediciones Internacionales Universitarias | 84-8469-132-2 | 2005 |
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| Bodker, Henrik y Neverla, Irene | Environmental journalism | Routledge | 978-1-138-67737-1 | 2016 |
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| Camacho Markina, Idoia | La especialización en el periodismo: formarse para informar | Comunicación Social | 978-84-92860-27-2 | 2010 |
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| Caminos Marcet, José María | Periodismo de investigación. Teoría y práctica | Madrid | Síntesis | 1997 | |||||
| Chicote, Javier | Periodismo de investigación en España | Madrid | Fragua | 2006 | |||||
| Dader, José Luis | Periodismo de precisión: la vía socioinformática de descubri | Síntesis | 84-7738-489-4 | 2002 |
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| De Ramón, Manuel (Coord.) | 10 lecciones sobre periodismo especializado | Fragua | 84-7074-140-3 | 2003 |
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| Elías, Carlos | Fundamentos de periodismo científico y divulgación mediática | Alianza | 978-84-206-8418-5 | 2008 |
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| Esteve, Francisco | Teoría y técnicas del periodismo especializado | Fragua | 978-84-7074-235-4 | 2007 |
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| Esteve, Francisco y Nieto, Juan Carlos | Nuevos retos del periodismo especializado | Shedas | 978-84-942256-0-4 | 2014 |
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| Fernández del Moral, Javier (Coord.) | Periodismo especializado | Ariel | 84-344-1302-7 | 2004 |
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| Herrero Aguado, Carmen (Ed.) | Técnicas, procesos y ámbitos del periodismo especializado | Sevilla | PAdilla libros | 2003 | |||||
| Hunter, Mark Lee | La investigación a partir de historias. Manual para periodistas de investigación | Montevideo | Ediciones UNESCO | 978-92-3-304189-9 | 2013 | https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000226457 | |||
| Izquiedo Labella, Luis | Manual de periodismo local | Fragua | 978-84-7074-351-1 | 2010 |
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| Llano Sánchez, Rafael | La especialización periodística | Tecnos | 978-84-309-4684-6 | 2008 |
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| Losada, Ángel y Esteve, Francisco | El periodismo de fuente | Salamanca | UPFS | 2003 | |||||
| Moreno Castro, Carolina; Gómez Mompart, Josep Luis y Gómez Font, Xavier (Eds.) | Periodismo de complejidad: Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad | Valencia | Universitat de València | 2004 | |||||
| Parrat, Sonia (coord.) | Manual práctico de redacción periodística: géneros informativos, interpretativos y de opinión | Síntesis | 978-84-9077-451-9 | 2017 |
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| Quesada, Montse | Curso de periodismo especializado | Síntesis | 978-84-9756-807-4 | 2012 |
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| Quesada, Montse | Periodismo especializado | Ediciones Internacionales Universitarias | 8489893462 | 1998 |
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| Seijas Candelas, Leopoldo Rafael | Estructura y fundamentos del periodismo especializado | Universitas | 84-7991-155-7 | 2003 |
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| Semir, Vladimir de | Periodistas científicos: corresponsales en el mundo de la i | UOC, | 978-84-9116-785-3 | 2017 |
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| Sobrados, Maritza (Coord.) | Presente y futuro en el periodismo especializado | Madrid | Fragua | 2013 |