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Course Description
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Course Name
Investigative Journalism
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Host University
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Location
Lisbon, Portugal
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Area of Study
Journalism, Radio - Television - Film
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Objectives:
▪ Definition of investigative journalism and its relevance. Investigative journalism as part of journalism.
▪ Case studies.
▪ Methods of investigative journalism.
▪ Ethics and deontology of investigative journalism.
▪ Journalism in democracy and in dictatorship.
Competences:
▪ Knowledge of investigative journalism and its problems.
▪ Knowledge of case studies in Portugal and other countries, namely English-speaking countries.
▪ Learning how to prepare and accomplish an investigative reportage, in press and in television.
Syllabus:
▪ Definition of investigative journalism and its relevance.
▪ Methods of investigative journalism. Conventional and unconventional.
▪ Ethics, deontology and investigative journalism.
▪ The practice of (investigative) journalism in democracy and in dictatorship.
▪ How to do an investigative reportage.
▪ The relation with sources.
▪ Construction of an investigative reportage. Press and television.
▪ Legal limits to investigative journalism.
▪ Case studies
Evaluation:
Continual evaluation based upon the following elements:
▪ Presence and active participation in classes 25%
▪ Essays, tasks and group work 35%
▪ Final test or individual essay 40%
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.