Subject:	Broadcasting (BDCST)
Number:	1119
Professor:	Francisco Javier Davara Torrego
Language of Instruction:	Spanish
Prerequisites:	Communication Theory and Information Theory

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 60 contact hours, 4 semester credits

Availability

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Session	Dates	Price
Fall Semester 2009 - Language and Electives	Late August - Mid December 2009	TBA
Academic Year 2009-2010 - Language and Electives	Late August 2009 - Late June 2010	TBA

Summary

OBJECTIVES
To study and analyse the form and expression of audiovisual messages. To learn the news genres of audiovisual communication.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Characteristics and theoretical aspects of audiovisual communication. Forms of expression in audiovisual media. The news content of audiovisual media, especially radio and television.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
CEBRIÁN, M.: Géneros informativos audiovisuals. Ciencia 3, Madrid 1992.
CEBRIÁN, M.: Información Audiovisual. Concepto, técnica, expresión y aplicaciones. Síntesis, Madrid 1998.
GARCÍA JIMÉNEZ, J.: Información audiovisual. Los géneros. Paraninfo. Madrid 2000.

METHODOLOGY
Explanation of the subject matter, using examples and exercises to illustrate what is taught, so as to achieve a true understanding of the subject and stimulate the student’s participation.

EVALUATION
The grade is based on the final exam, various practical activities (readings, exercises) and class attendance and participation. The grade of the final exam
carries the most weight (80%).