Journalism – Genres and Forms Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Journalism – Genres and Forms
Module code: W1-KU-S1-PGF01
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester: winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to develop the ability to identify and interpret the basic genres associated with the development of the press, such as the reportage, the feature, the journalistic article, the review, the commentary or the press interview. Students will learn about both the history and theory of these genres with a particular focus on the evolution associated with the changing reality of the media, in order to gain an orientation and appreciation of contemporary press-related work and its market mechanisms.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
participates intensively and consciously in the various forms of literary life, with an understanding of the market mechanisms involved in the creation of journalistic works [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K03 [4/5]
is able to carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of any selected journalistic utterance and to present orally and in writing the results of an individual examination of a text [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U02 [4/5] W1-K01SN_U08 [4/5] W1-K01SN_U09 [4/5]
is able to independently search for, select and analyse information taken from source materials [U_02]
 W1-K01SN_U01 [4/5]
has a structured knowledge of the nature, as well as the genesis and evolution of journalistic genres [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [4/5]
knows the basic conventions for the creation of such texts, rhetoric and persuasive tricks to ensure ‘dialogue’ with the audience [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01 W_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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