WEB COMMUNICATION AND DATA JOURNALISM
cod. 1008772

Academic year 2022/23
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
- Andrea PESCETTI
Academic discipline
Informatica (INF/01)
Field
Discipline metodologiche, informatiche e dei linguaggi
Type of training activity
Characterising
30 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Learning objectives

Mastering tools and concepts that are needed to work productively in an online news team or any other web communication team. Being able to write data-based articles.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

The course describes several useful tools for journalists, especially for those working on online resources. Theoretical and practical classes will cover the basics of modern online communication, social networks, search engine optimization, content strategy, creation of data-based articles.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Slides are made available to students in PDF format on the UNIPR e-learning portal. The last slide of each section lists useful resources for students who are interested in learning more about specific subjects.

Teaching methods

Lectures and practical classes.

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical exercises covering all chapters of the course.

Oral exam on the full course contents.

There is no difference between students who attended lectures and students who didn't: the exam structure is identical for all students.

Other information

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