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Linguistic Tools and Resources for Journalistic Language in Spanish

Code: 107553
Credits: 6
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Journalism OP 3

Contact lecturer

Name :
María Teresa Cantillo Nieves
Email :
teresa.cantillo@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

A C1 level is necessary to be able to follow the subject.

 

 

Objectives

The objective of this course is to present different linguistic tools and resources, both digital and on paper, that help students to improve their knowledge of the Spanish language. At the end of the course, students must be able to apply the knowledge acquired to the detection and solution of linguistic errors present in texts extracted from oral and written media in an efficient manner, as well as the composition and improvement of their own texts.

Learning outcomes

  • CM31 (Assess the linguistic quality of journalistic texts in Catalan and Spanish, and ensure that accurate language and the right register are used in each media context.) Assess the linguistic quality of journalistic texts in Catalan and Spanish, and ensure that accurate language and the right register are used in each media context.
  • CM32 (Use revision and optimisation strategies for journalistic texts in Catalan and Spanish that guarantee their coherence, cohesion and accuracy, as well as the use of inclusive, non-sexist language in journalistic communication.) Use revision and optimisation strategies for journalistic texts in Catalan and Spanish that guarantee their coherence, cohesion and accuracy, as well as the use of inclusive, non-sexist language in journalistic communication.
  • KM32 (Identify the linguistic tools and resources in Catalan and Spanish to optimise journalistic writing and ensure its accuracy, coherence and textual adaptation in different genres and formats.) Identify the linguistic tools and resources in Catalan and Spanish to optimise journalistic writing and ensure its accuracy, coherence and textual adaptation in different genres and formats.
  • SM34 (Apply proofreading and editing techniques of journalistic texts in Catalan and Spanish and ensure their lexical accuracy, discursive clarity and adherence to spelling and grammar rules.) Apply proofreading and editing techniques of journalistic texts in Catalan and Spanish and ensure their lexical accuracy, discursive clarity and adherence to spelling and grammar rules.
  • SM35 (Use dictionaries, corpuses and linguistic analysis tools in Catalan and Spanish to improve the quality and fluency of journalistic language in both written and digital and audiovisual media.) Use dictionaries, corpuses and linguistic analysis tools in Catalan and Spanish to improve the quality and fluency of journalistic language in both written and digital and audiovisual media.

Contents

1. Introduction to paper and digital linguistic tools and resources. Wich and why


2. Grammars, dictionaries and style books. Other lingüistic tools and resources


3. The main doubts in the use of oral and written spanish language

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Tutorials 13 0.52
Preparation of texts 34 1.36
Theoretical classes 18 0.72
Selected readings 14 0.56
Resolution of doubts 4.5 0.18
Personal study 25 1
Written exercises 18 0.72
Oral exercises 17.5 0.7

The methodology used combines theoretical classes with different practical activities, which require the active participation of the students individually and in groups. In the supervised activities, students must read and analyze texts and reading documents, as well as prepare and carry out the activities assigned by the teacher. The students will have support materials in the Moodle of the subject and with face-to-face tutorials.

A detailed schedule outlining the content of each session will be presented on the first day of the course and will be available on the course’s Virtual Campus, where students will find all teaching materials and necessary information for eƯective course monitoring.

Note: The course content will be sensitive to issues related to gender perspective and the use of inclusive language.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Exams and oral presentation 90 4 0.16 CM31, CM32, KM32, SM34, SM35
Active participation in the sessions 10 2 0.08 CM31, CM32, KM32, SM34, SM35

Assessment

The evaluation will be based on three evidence types:

1) Attendance and active participation in class (10%)

2) Two written tests (35% + 35%)

3) Oral presentation (20%)

At the beginning of each evaluation activity, the teacher will inform the students about review of grade procedure and date. The minimum grade to pass the course is 5.

Committing errors in spelling, vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and expression will incur a penalty of 0.25 each, with no limit, on the final grade for all assessment activities.

If a student has been evaluated of less than 2/3 of the total grade of the course, he will receive the consideration of “non-assessable”.

To qualify for the second-chance test, two conditions must be met: (1) the student must have been evaluated of at least 2/3 of the total grade of the course and (2) he must have a continuous evaluation mark between 3.5 and 4.9. The maximum second-chance test rating is 5. The second-change text will consist of a global test on the contents of the subject.

In the event that the student commits any irregularity that may lead to a significant change in the grade of an assessment act, this assessment act will be graded as 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be conducted. If several irregularities occur in the assessment acts of the same subject, the final grade for that subject will be 0.

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage. Any assignment containing content generated by AI will be considered a breach of 5 academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the assignment grade, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.

Single assesment

The evaluation will be based on three evidence types:

1) Written tests (40%)

2) Practical activities test (40%)

3) Written work (20%)

To qualify for the second-chance test, two conditions must be met: (1) the student must have been evaluated of at least 2/3 of the total grade of the course and (2) he must have a continuous evaluation mark between 3.5 and 4.9. The maximum second-chance test rating is 5. The second-change text will consist of a global test on the contents of the subject.

In the event that the student commits any irregularity that may lead to a significant change in the grade of an assessment act, this assessment act will be graded as 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be conducted. If several irregularities occur in the assessment acts of the same subject, the final grade for that subject will be 0.

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage. Any assignment containing content generated by AI will be considered a breach of 5 academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the assignment grade, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.

Bibliography

AGENCIA EFE (2024): Nuevo libro de estilo urgente. htpps://recursos.efe.com/objetos_app/libroestilo/libroDelEstiloUrgente.pdf

BOSQUE, Ignacio y Violeta DEMONTE (1999): Gramática descriptiva de la lengua española. Madrid: Espasa-Calpe.

CLAVE (2002): CLAVEDiccionario del uso del español actual, 5ª ed., dir. Concepción Maldonado González. Madrid: SM.

DEA (1999): Manuel Seco, Olimpia Andrés y Gabino Ramos, Diccionario del español actual. Madrid: Aguilar. https://www.fbbva.es/diccionario/

DPD (2025): Real Academia Española y ASALE, Diccionario panhispánico de dudas. Madrid: Taurus. https://www.rae.es/dpd

DLE (2014): Real Academia Española, Diccionario de la lengua española, 23ª edición. Madrid: Espasa-Calpe. https://dle.rae.es/

REAL ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA (2009-2011): Nueva gramática de la lengua española. Madrid: Espasa-Calpe. https://www.rae.es/gramática/

REAL ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA (2010): Ortografía de la lengua española. Madrid: Espasa. https://www.rae.es/ortografía/

REAL ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA (2018): Libro de estilo de la lengua española. Madrid: Espasa. https://www.rae.es/libro-estilo-lengua-española/

Specific bibliography Throughout the course, the obligatory and complementary fundamental bibliographical references will be provided to make it possible to follow the subject.

Software

Microsoft Office suite or similar.

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 Spanish first semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 11 Spanish first semester morning-mixed