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Journalism studies are one of the most demanded in all universities, since this profession has a great influence on the population and has gained great prominence since its beginnings. Journalism encompasses different branches: social, cultural, economic, sports, international, events, conflicts, etc. This makes it necessary for professionals in this field to specialize in order to tell stories in the most appropriate way in each case. 

Additionally, the transmission of information can be carried out through different media. Specifically, this program aims to specialize students in Theory of Journalism To do so, it is necessary to acquire a series of skills that allow you to put into practice all that has been learned. 

The syllabus addresses the different types of newspapers, the main journalistic tools and skills, how a newspaper is distributed or the characteristics of journalism in politics and society, among other topics.

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• Development of practical cases presented by experts in Journalism Theory
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• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies for teaching Journalism Theory
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• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
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Its teaching staff includes professionals from the world of journalism, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as renowned specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities. 

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This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. To do so, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Theory of Journalism. 

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The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals in journalism, aware of the relevance of the current relevance of education in order to delve into the area of knowledge, to perform professional quality work through the new tools available. 

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Module 1. Theory of Journalism 

1.1. Definition and types of Newspapers

1.1.1. Introduction: Te Study of Communication as a Social Science
1.1.2. Key Concepts: Communication, Information and Journalism
1.1.3. The Media and its Relationship with the Community
1.1.4. Newspapers and Their Relationship with Other Media
1.1.5. Definition and Characteristics of the Journal

1.1.5.1. History
1.1.5.2. Themes
1.1.5.3. Selling Price
1.1.5.4. Format

1.1.6. The Contents of the Journal

1.1.6.1. Sections

1.2. Main Journalistic Tools

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. Main Journalistic Tools
1.2.3. Selection Criteria

1.2.3.1. What are they?
1.2.3.2. Classification 
1.2.3.3. Relationship With the Present Time

1.3. Elements of the Newspaper

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Elements of the Newspaper
1.3.3. Different Elements

1.4. Journalists and Their Journalistic Skills or Abilities

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. Journalists and Their Journalistic Skills or Abilities
1.4.3. Debate on the Journalistic Profession
1.4.4. Attitudes

1.4.4.1. Practical Attitudes
1.4.4.2. Intellectual and Moral Attitudes

1.5. The Organization of a Newspaper

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Two Structures in One: The Company and the Newsroom
1.5.3. Editorial Principles
1.5.4. Editorial Statutes

1.5.4.1. Editorial Roles
1.5.5. Epilogue: From the Digital Version to the Digital Edition

1.6. Journalistic Work

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Journalistic Work
1.6.3. What is a Newsroom and How is it Organized?
1.6.4. On a Daily Basis
1.6.5. Long-Term Planning
1.6.6. Individual and Collective Work

1.6.6.1. Individual Work
1.6.6.2. Collective Work
1.6.6.3. Style Books

1.7. Journalistic Ethics

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Origin and Historical Evolution

1.7.2.1. The Hutchins Report
1.7.2.2. The McBride Report

1.7.3. A Way to Regulate the Profession
1.7.4. Functions of Self-Regulation
1.7.5. Codes of Ethics

1.8. Types of Journalism

1.8.1. Introduction
1.8.2. Investigative Journalism

1.8.2.1. Qualities of The Investigative Journalist
1.8.2.2. Williams Scheme
1.8.2.3. Research-Innovation Techniques

1.8.3. Precision Journalism 

1.8.3.1. Specializations of Precision Journalism

1.8.4. Service Journalism

1.8.4.1. Thematic Features

1.8.5. Journalistic Specialization
1.8.6. Development of Specialized Information

1.9. Journalism and Rhetoric

1.9.1. Introduction
1.9.2. Information-Opinion Separation
1.9.3. Theories of Journalistic Genres
1.9.4. Contributions of Rhetoric
1.9.5. The Elocutio or Elocution

1.10. Journalism as a Political Actor

1.10.1. Introduction
1.10.2. The Newspaper According to Theoreticians
1.10.3. The Newspaper, Actor of Conflict

1.10.3.1. The Newspaper as Communication
1.10.3.2. The Newspaper at the Extra, Inter and Intra levels

1.10.4. The Newspaper as Peacemaker

1.10.4.1. Alarm Mechanism
1.10.4.2. Creator of Atmospheres, Mobilizer for Peace

1.10.5. The Newspaper as a Complex Problem-Creation and Problem-Solving System
1.10.6. The Newspaper as a Missionary Institution
1.10.7. The Newspaper as the Apex of a Triangle of Love-Hate Relationships
1.10.8. The Newspaper as a Narrator and Participant in Conflicts

1.11. Journalism as a Social Actor

1.11.1. Introduction
1.11.2. The Newspaper as Interpreter and Mediator
1.11.3. The Newspaper as a Member of the Political System and as a Parapolitical System
1.11.4. The Newspaper as Informer and Pseudo-Political Communicator
1.11.5. The Newspaper as an Addressee of the Communication Policies of Other Social Actors 

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