Opinion Journalism Genres
Code: 104975Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | OB | 3 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Carme Ferre Pavia
- Email :
- carme.ferre@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite will be a clear distinction between information and opinion, as well as having achieved skills in the execution of interpretative journalistic genres.
It goes without saying that all students are expected to have an excellent command of the language to avoid expressive problems in this area.
Subjects linked to previous knowledge are Expression and Argumentation in Catalan or Spanish and Sources, techniques and organization of journalistic work.
Objectives
The course is not (only) intended to provide a brief review of the so-called genres of opinion. First of all, because the genealogy of explicit opinion is quite ambiguous, as can be seen in any book on the subject.
any of the books on this subject. Secondly, because we consider it more effective to orient the writing instruction process towards rhetoric and argumentation. These bases are the unavoidable substratum
the basis on which the infinite formal variants of the opinion and argumentative genres are nourished. The student who is competent in the elaboration and development of arguments will be in a position to face the challenge of to face the challenge of writing an editorial, a personal column or an analysis. The course -despite its time limitation- also includes a review of the constants and variables of the most consolidated opinion and argumentative genres: the editorial, the personal column or the analysis.
the editorial, forms of analysis and criticism.
Objectives for students
Solvency in reflecting on the concept of discourse genres: what is a genre? How does it work and how does it evolve?
Knowledge of the constants and variables of generic forms of analysis and explicit opinion.
Argumentative analysis of the traditional separation between fact and opinion: validity and criticism.
Expressive, compositional and stylistic resources of: argumentation, exposition, narration.
narration.
Learning outcomes
- CM04 (Assess the quality and efficacy of journalistic texts in different formats, and ensure that the criteria of accuracy, source use, clarity and professional ethics are met.) Assess the quality and efficacy of journalistic texts in different formats, and ensure that the criteria of accuracy, source use, clarity and professional ethics are met.
- CM05 (Create journalistic products that embrace principles of news responsibility, gender equity, protection against gender-based violence, respect for victims’ rights and sociocultural diversity, and ensure that they are sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).) Create journalistic products that embrace principles of news responsibility, gender equity, protection against gender-based violence, respect for victims’ rights and sociocultural diversity, and ensure that they are sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- KM04 (Identify the foundations of journalistic writing and distinguish the news and opinion genres in different media formats.) Identify the foundations of journalistic writing and distinguish the news and opinion genres in different media formats.
- KM06 (Define ethical, argumentative and structural principles of discourse that guarantee rigour and communicative clarity in the production of journalistic texts.) Define ethical, argumentative and structural principles of discourse that guarantee rigour and communicative clarity in the production of journalistic texts.
- SM03 (Draft journalistic texts that are clear, accurate and adapted to the professional standards in different genres and formats.) Draft journalistic texts that are clear, accurate and adapted to the professional standards in different genres and formats.
- SM05 (Use persuasive writing strategies when writing journalistic opinion genres, and ensure the solidity of the arguments and journalistic ethics.) Use persuasive writing strategies when writing journalistic opinion genres, and ensure the solidity of the arguments and journalistic ethics.
Contents
1. Discursive genres
Definition of discursive genre. Innovation and tradition in genres.
Journalistic genres and genres of explicit opinion.
2. The distinction between reporting and opinion: journalistic genology.
The positivist paradigm: facts are sacred, comments are free. The forms of implicit opinion in the informative press: the inclusion of context in the text.
Proposal for a quality interpretative journalism. Analysis as a contextualizing informative form.
3. Rhetoric and argumentation: explicit opinion articles and analysis or expert commentary.
3.1 Classical rhetoric: the art of finding the most persuasive in each subject (Aristotle). The parts of rhetoric: inventio, dispositio and elocutio (memoria and actio).
The parts of argumentative discourse (dispositio). The forms of elocutio. Detection of fallacies and weak points in argumentation.
The elaboration of proofs and examples. The construction of syllogisms (inventio). The development of the text.
3.2 Application of rhetoric to the writing of journalistic texts of analysis and opinion. The analytical expert commentary: the contextualization.
The editorial article. The personal opinion article or column.
4. Cultural critique
The analytical and contextualizing tone. Didacticism: resources of argumentation and description.
5) Oral argumentation.
In some theory or practice sessions, 15 minutes will be taken to answer the teachers' surveys.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorized meetings | 7.5 | 0.3 | |
| Practices preparing | 20 | 0.8 | |
| Study and reading | 22 | 0.88 |
The course will be developed in theory and practice sessions. In theory, the theoretical syllabus will be developed with the help of support material: various texts that illustrate the lecture-type explanations,
but with an interest in debate and student participation. The gender perspective will be taken into account when choosing the texts. The theoretical section will be completed with compulsory readings.
The practices will follow the evolution of each individual student and will be used to evaluate the progress achieved. The student will always have a record of when he/she is preparing
a graded work. Seminars assistance will be controlled.
The practices will seek to interrelate the contents on persuasion and procedures of composition and style with the writing of some of the most representative genres of opinion journalism.
of opinion journalism, as well as to reflect on one's own work and strengthen the pieces where there is still room for improvement. Personal thematic specialization within the persuasive genres
within the persuasive genres will be valued.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| practices | 60% | 96.5 | 3.86 | CM04, CM05, KM04, KM06, SM03, SM05 |
| Exam test | 30% | 2 | 0.08 | CM04, CM05, KM04, KM06, SM03, SM05 |
| Room task and participation | 10% | 2 | 0.08 | CM05, KM04, SM03, SM05 |
The evaluation system will be continuous and will assess the progress of students in their texts and speeches IPEL as for the practice, which accounts for three quarters of the value of the final grade.
The practice is evaluated by a continuous and progressive system, in which each genre (article, analysis), which will have a numerical grade, must be passed.
Each genre will be evaluated twice during the course. The final grade is obtained by weighting each genre and assessing an overall positive or negative progression of the course.
As it is a continuous system, the recovery will be made of the genres that have not been passed during the course.
Article 20% score
Analysis 20%
Debate 20%
Each genre or type of discourse worked on can be recovered once in the week agreed upon by the UAB, except from the oral competition. To pass the course it will be necessary to pass at least article and analysis.
The theoretical part will be evaluated with several tests that may be mutually exclusive. That is to say, if in the evaluation of the first test you do not pass the 5 and you have to make it up. In order to re-evaluate the theoretical part, a minimum grade of 3 will be required in the first exam an the maximum finals score will be 8.
However, in order to pass the course, both the theory (40% of the grade) and the practical (60% of the grade) must be passed separately.
The use of electronic devices is not permited in the theorial sessions, unless they are being used in a organized activity.
It should be noted that the detection of plagiarism or AI use in the texts will result in an immediate failure of the practice or the course, depending on the seriousness of the case.
For this assignment, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for [specify tasks, for example: support tasks, such as bibliographic or information support or translations. In this case, the student will include a critical reflection on how they have influenced the process and the final result of the activity, and the scores will be limited.
If this assessment is not made it will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may entail a partial or total penalty to the activity grade, or greater sanctions in cases of seriousness.
Serious cases or impersonations will be communicated to the Dean's Office.
Bibliography
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García Damborenea, Ricardo (2000). Uso de razón. Diccionario de falacias. Bibliotea Nueva.
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Puig, Luisa (2021). Armarse de argumentos. Persuadir y algo más con la palabra. Penguin.
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Sàez, Ferran (2003.) Comunicació i argumentació. Trípodos.
Teruel, Elvira (1997). Retòrica, informació i metàfora. Servei de Publicacions de la UAB - Aldea Global.
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Vega Reñón, Luis (2003). Si de argumentar se trata. Montesinos.
Weston, Anthony (1994.) Las claves de la argumentación. Ariel. (avaluable). Es troba en línia.
Software
There is no any specific use of programs.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 2 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 11 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 12 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 13 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 21 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 22 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 23 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |