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Linguistic Tools and Resources for Journalistic Language in Catalan

Code: 107554
Credits: 6

2026/2027

Degree programme	Type	Course
Journalism	OP	3

Contact lecturer

Name :: David Paloma Sanllehi
Email :: david.paloma@uab.cat

Group languages

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

Prerequisites

There ara no prerequisites

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 Catalan 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.

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

2. Grammars, dictionaries and style books. Other reference works

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

Learning activities and methodology

Title	Hours	ECTS	Learning outcomes
Selected readings	14	0.56	CM31, CM32
Exhibitions	18	0.72	SM34, SM35
Preparation of texts	34	1.36	SM34, SM35
Resolution of doubts	4.5	0.18	CM31, KM32
Written exercises	18	0.72	SM34, SM35
Oral exercises	17.5	0.7	SM34, SM35
Personal study	25	1	KM32, SM34, SM35
Tutored work	13	0.52	CM31, CM32, KM32, SM34, SM35

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.

15 minutes of a class will be reserved, within the calendar established by the center / degree, for the completion by the students of the surveys of evaluation of the performance of the teaching staff and of evaluation of the subject.

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 effective course monitoring. Should the teaching modality change for reasons of force majeure, the teaching staff will inform students of any modifications to the course schedule and teaching methodologies.

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
Specific activities	10%	2	0.08	CM31, CM32, KM32, SM34, SM35
Controls	90%	4	0.16	CM31, CM32, KM32, SM34, SM35

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.

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.

Single assesment

The evaluation will be based on three evidence types:

1) Written tests (40%)

2) Practical activities test (40%)

3) Written work (20%)

If a student commits any irregularity that could lead to a significant change in the grade for an assessment, the assessment will be given a 0, regardless of any disciplinary action that may be initiated. If multiple irregularities occur in assessments for 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 academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the assignment grade, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.

Bibliography

Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua. Diccionari normatiu valencià. [https://www.avl.gva.es/lexicval/]

ésAdir, Llibre d'estil de la CCMA. Portal lingüístic de la Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. [http://esadir.cat/]

Espinal, Maria Teresa (2004). Diccionari de sinònims de frases fetes. Servei de Publicacions de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Publicacions de la Universitat de València, Publicacions de l'Abadia de Montserrat. [https://dsff.uab.cat/]

Institut d'Estudis Catalans (2007). Diccionari de la llengua catalana, 2a ed. Barcelona: Edicions 62 /Enciclopèdia Catalana. [http://dlc.iec.cat]

Institut d'Estudis Catalans (2016). Gramàtica de la llengua catalana. Barcelona: IEC. [https://giec.iec.cat/inici]

Institut d'Estudis Catalans (2017). Ortografia catalana. Barcelona: IEC. [https://www.iec.cat/llengua/documents/ortografia_catalana_versio_digital.pdf]

Institut d'Estudis Catalans (2019). Gramàtica bàsica i d'ús de la llengua catalana. Barcelona: IEC. [https://gbu.iec.cat/inici]

Optimot, Consultes lingüístiques. [https://aplicacions.llengua.gencat.cat/llc/AppJava/index.html]

Paloma, David (2024). Tot un món en català. Bellaterra: Servei de Publicacions de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Paloma, David; Mas, Josep Àngel; Montserrat, Mònica (2017). Diccionari de dubtes del català oral. [http://www.llengua.info/ddcor]

Softcatalà. Corrector ortogràfic. [https://www.softcatala.org/projectes/corrector-ortografic/]

Softcatalà. Diccionari de sinònims. [https://www.softcatala.org/diccionari-de-sinonims/]

Softcatalà. Traductor. [https://www.softcatala.org/traductor/]

Termcat, Centre de Terminologia. [https://www.termcat.cat/ca]

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