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Madrid, Spain - Course Descriptions - Research Journalism

Course Information

Subject: Journalism (JRN)
Number: 100 Level
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: Methods and Techniques of Research in Communications

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits

Availability

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Summary

OBJECTIVES
To know the work methods of investigative journalism, and to identify it with its characteristics and particularities within the general journalism. To practice with the main tools used by investigative journalists. To reflect over the situation of the investigative journalism.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
What is and what is not research journalism. Birth. Evolution and current state. Resources and work techniques of investigative journalists.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
CAMINOS, J.M.: Periodismo de Investigación: Teoría y Práctica. Síntesis, Madrid 1997.
RODRÍGUEZ, P.: Periodismo de Investigación: Técnicas y Estrategias. Paidós, Barcelona 1994.
QUESADA, M.: La investigación periodística: el caso español. Ariel Comunicación, Barcelona 1987.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures with practice classes.

EVALUATION
Class attendance and participation, research assignment and final exam.

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Research Journalism

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