Overall objectives:

1 - Aknowledge the main concepts of Political Communication;
2 - Understand the role of communication and the media in the affirmation of political systems, in particular the democratic one;
3 - To equip students with practical skills and communication techniques applied to the political sphere;

Syllabus:

1 - Fundamental Theories and Concepts
2 - Democracy and Communication
3 - Political Communication praxis

Literature/Sources:

Correia, J. (org.) , 2005 , Comunicação e Política , Livros Labcom
Esteves, João Pissarra (2019). , 2019 , Comunicação política e democracia , Imprensa Universidade de Coimbra
Hallin, D. & Mancini, P. , 2010 , Sistemas de Media: Estudo comparativo , Livros Horizonte
Robertson, A. , 2015 , Media and Politics in a Globalizing World , Polity Press
Bailey, E. A. , 2021 , Political Participation on Social Media: The Lived Experience of Online Debate , London: Palgrave MacMillan
Blumler, J. & Gurevitch, M. , 1989 , The Crisis of Public Communication , London: Routledge
Giusti S., Piras, E. (ed.) , 2022 , Democracy and Fake News: Information Manipulation and Post-Truth Politics , London: Routledge
Haggerty, B. , 2017 , How to be a Successful Politician: The Ultimate Guide for New and Seasoned Politicos , BCH Enterprise
Hart. R., Childers, J. Lind, C. , 2017 , Political Tone: How Leaders Talk and Why , Chicago: University of Chicago Press
Kenski, K. Jamieson, K.H. (ed.) , 2017 , Oxford Handbook of Political Communication , Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lilleker, D.G. , 2014 , Key Concepts in Political Communication , London: SAGE
McNair, B. , 1995 , An Introduction to Political Communication , London: Routledge
Street, J. , 2010 , Mass Media, Politics and Democracy , USA, NY : Palgrave
Meyer, T. , 2002 , Media Democracy: How the media colonize politics , Polity Press

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
The Curricular Unit assumes a theoretical-practical character and expository methodology. Students must complement the frequency of classes with theoretical readings and practical analysis of concrete cases in order to develop their critical-reflexive spirit regarding the process of political communication. The Work Mode is presential. Thus, the presence of students in 75% of the classes is mandatory, including their active participation. The assessment includes the completion of a work (50%) and its presentation (50%).