Actualities from the world of Brazilian media II (Atualidades do mundo da mídia brasileira II) 3305-ASBM2-U
The classes aim to improve language skills (oral and written expression, understanding of oral and written communication – C1/C2 level) by working with various types of press, audio and audiovisual materials and materials published in social media.
Emphasis will be placed on expanding specialist vocabulary in selected fields (society, economy, politics, culture) and the ability to move in various language registers and forms of media coverage (radio, television, press, internet portals, social media). The classes also aim to develop the ability to critically analyze, search, select and synthesize information and to expand knowledge about current events from around the world, with particular emphasis on Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as to enable recognition of the world of traditional and social media in Brazil.
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: The student knows and understands:
subject and methodological specificity appropriate to the field of study, which he/she is able to develop creatively and use in professional activity, terminology from the field of study at an advanced level; K_W01, S3K_W01, S4K_W01
connections between the Iberian studies field of study and other fields of humanities and social sciences; K_W02, S3K_W02, S4K_W02
basic concepts and principles in the field of intellectual property protection and copyright and the need to manage intellectual property resources; K_W03, S3K_W03, S4K_W03
scientific and cultural phenomena in Poland and Portuguese-speaking countries, and in particular has in-depth knowledge of the connections between new research and trends in the field of study and other humanities discourses; K_W04, S3K_W04, S4K_W04
terminology, theory and methodology in the field of science and scientific disciplines relevant to Iberian studies; K_W05, S3K_W05, S4K_W05
Skills: the graduate is able to:
use acquired research skills, including critical analysis of cultural products and social phenomena of Spanish or Portuguese language countries, synthesis of various ideas and views, selection of methods and construction of research tools, development and presentation of results, allowing for original solutions to complex problems in the field of science and scientific disciplines relevant to Iberian studies; K_U01, S3K_U01, S4K_U01
independently acquire knowledge in the field of study and expand research skills, and undertake autonomous actions aimed at developing skills and managing one's own professional career; K_U02, S3K_U02, S4K_U02
use acquired language skills in understanding and creating oral and written texts using professional terminology; K_U03, S3K_U03, S4K_U03
use Portuguese at level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; K_U05, S3K_U05, S4K_U05
is able to communicate using various channels and communication techniques with specialists in Polish and Spanish or Portuguese in the fields of science and scientific disciplines relevant to Iberian studies; K_U06, S3K_U06, S4K_U06
Social competences: the graduate is ready to:
cooperate in a group, assuming various roles in it; K_K01, S3K_U01, S4K_U01
resolve dilemmas related to the performance of a future profession; K_K02, S3K_K02, S4K_K02.
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment during the semester.
The following elements will be assessed:
- preparation for classes (including searching for information and publications)
- active participation in class discussions
- written work (summaries, comments, writing short articles on a selected topic) and oral work performed during the semester (reporting, summarizing, commenting on publications, oral presentations on a selected topic)
Bibliography
Paper editions, online editions of weekly opinion magazines and information portals such as: El País Brasil http://brasil.elpais.com/, Carta Capital: http://www.cartacapital.com.br/, Isto É: http:// istoe.com.br/, The Intercept Brasil: https://theintercept.com/brasil/, Piauí https://piaui.folha.uol.com.br/, Revista Veja https://veja.abril.com.br/, Folha de São Paulo: https://www.folha.uol.com.br/, G1 portal https://g1.globo.com/, NEXO portal https: //www.nexojornal.com.br/, Revista CULT https://revistacult.uol.com.br/home/, Brasil de Fato https://www.brasildefato.com.br/ and others
Selected radio and television programs, blogs, podcasts, and social media publications (selected according to the topics of the classes and the interests of the group).
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: