Within the framework of the Dublin Descriptors, the teaching of specialist journalism for the Master's Degree has the following objectives in terms of knowledge
- aims to outline the theoretical-political dimension of communication in global society
- intends to deepen critical knowledge of the journalist's profession in line with the changes that have occurred in the journalism sector in recent years
- aims to provide students with the advanced notions to undertake the work of the journalist, bearing in mind the metamorphosis of the concept of culture, democracy and multiculturalism, the relationship between rationality and identity, between interests and values, perspectives on interculturality, politics and identity conflicts
- aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the principles that inspire this profession
Within the framework of the Dublin Descriptors, teaching has the following objectives in terms of competences
Acquire the ability to identify fake news, enhance reliable sources, simplify information and the way to communicate it. Learn about current events and have culture (reading books, going to the theater and cinema and listening to music)
Consolidate the ability of criticism and independence of opinion. Write correctly, simply and effectively. Avoid accusations such as lawsuits and defamations, respect privacy and respect the professional code of ethics
- aims to outline the theoretical-political dimension of communication in global society
- intends to deepen critical knowledge of the journalist's profession in line with the changes that have occurred in the journalism sector in recent years
- aims to provide students with the advanced notions to undertake the work of the journalist, bearing in mind the metamorphosis of the concept of culture, democracy and multiculturalism, the relationship between rationality and identity, between interests and values, perspectives on interculturality, politics and identity conflicts
- aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the principles that inspire this profession
Within the framework of the Dublin Descriptors, teaching has the following objectives in terms of competences
Acquire the ability to identify fake news, enhance reliable sources, simplify information and the way to communicate it. Learn about current events and have culture (reading books, going to the theater and cinema and listening to music)
Consolidate the ability of criticism and independence of opinion. Write correctly, simply and effectively. Avoid accusations such as lawsuits and defamations, respect privacy and respect the professional code of ethics
teacher profile teaching materials
-Journalism of the Unification era (1861–1922): the central role of Parliament, the politics of ‘transformismo’, the Historical Right and Left, and the role of public opinion.
-Journalism of the First Republic (1945–1993): the experience of fascism gives way to the birth of the party-based Republic. Journalism covers the new protagonists: Parliament, the parties, the new centres of power. New forms of journalistic reporting: the ‘pastone’ and the ‘velina’.
The advent of television broadcasts and election debates: politics comes to TV. New forms of television communication with voters.
The advent of private TV and the crisis of the party system: the figure of Silvio Berlusconi.
-Journalism of the Second Republic (1994–present): the role of political leaders. New forms of storytelling through the use of social media: the emergence of self-representation and infotainment. A new form of journalism: the behind-the-scenes report.
-The various genres of television journalism: the news item, analysis, the news round-up, behind-the-scenes reporting, the feature, the reportage. The interview: the face-to-face encounter between interviewee and interviewer, the psychoanalytic session, the confessional. The planned interview, the candid interview, television interviews.
The Fourth Estate – Journalism and Journalists in Contemporary Italy, Pierluigi Allotti, Carocci
Programme
History of political journalism in Italy:-Journalism of the Unification era (1861–1922): the central role of Parliament, the politics of ‘transformismo’, the Historical Right and Left, and the role of public opinion.
-Journalism of the First Republic (1945–1993): the experience of fascism gives way to the birth of the party-based Republic. Journalism covers the new protagonists: Parliament, the parties, the new centres of power. New forms of journalistic reporting: the ‘pastone’ and the ‘velina’.
The advent of television broadcasts and election debates: politics comes to TV. New forms of television communication with voters.
The advent of private TV and the crisis of the party system: the figure of Silvio Berlusconi.
-Journalism of the Second Republic (1994–present): the role of political leaders. New forms of storytelling through the use of social media: the emergence of self-representation and infotainment. A new form of journalism: the behind-the-scenes report.
-The various genres of television journalism: the news item, analysis, the news round-up, behind-the-scenes reporting, the feature, the reportage. The interview: the face-to-face encounter between interviewee and interviewer, the psychoanalytic session, the confessional. The planned interview, the candid interview, television interviews.
Core Documentation
Recommended reading:The Fourth Estate – Journalism and Journalists in Contemporary Italy, Pierluigi Allotti, Carocci
Attendance
Optional, but highly recommendedType of evaluation
The exam consists of a discussion about the lectures given and the students’ understanding of certain texts provided to them. The assessment criteria will be based on the students’ ability to navigate the topics covered, link the knowledge they have acquired, and apply their analysis of political journalism to the current context.