Jornalismo de Proximidade

Base Knowledge

n/a

Teaching Methodologies

Theoretical sessions with exposure of concepts and debate.
Practical workshops for developing reports and analyzing real cases.
Field work to interact with local communities.

Practical work to prepare a local report (50%).
Presentation and discussion of case study (30%).
Participation in activities and workshops (20%).

Learning Results

Understand the role of proximity journalism as a promoter of social cohesion and community involvement.
Develop technical skills for producing informative content focused on local and regional themes.
Analyze the specific characteristics of local audiences and their information needs.
Promote ethical and deontological reflection on journalistic practice in proximity contexts.

Program

Introduction to Proximity Journalism
Definition and theoretical framework.
Differences between local, regional and national journalism.
Audiences and Communities
Characteristics of local audiences.
The role of communities in the newsmaking process.
Local Journalistic Production
Identification and selection of topics of local interest.
Sources of information and relationships with the community.
Tools and Technologies
Use of new technologies in the production of proximity journalism.
Digital platforms for disseminating local content.

Grading Methods

Continuous evaluation
  • - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
  • - Case study's presentation and discussion - 30.0%
  • - Laboratory work or Field work - 50.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Camponez, C (2002). Jornalismo de Proximidade – Rituais de Comunicação na Imprensa Regional. Coimbra: Minerva.
Hess, Kristy & Waller, Lisa (2017). Local Journalism in a Digital World: Theory and Practice in the Digital Age
Jerónimo, P. & Correia, J.C. (2020). O pulsar da proximidade nos Media e no. Jornalismo. Covilhã: Universidade da Beira Interior.
Wood, J. F. (2016). Local Journalism: The Decline of Newspapers and the Rise of Digital Media. European Journal of Communication,
31(2), 209-211.