Os Media na Europa
The course Media in Europe explores the relationship between media, communication, and the European public sphere, analyzing the role of media in shaping contemporary European societies. Through a critical and interdisciplinary approach, students will examine key themes such as the development of media in the digital age, the impact of networked society on communication dynamics, and the interaction between media and European identity. The course also addresses different communication models and their influence on public discourse, as well as the role of media in European integration, governance, and democracy. By engaging with historical, sociological, and political perspectives, students will gain a deeper understanding of the transformations in European media landscapes and their implications for society.
Europe; Communication; Media; Identity; Network society
Upon successfully completing this Course, students should have achieved the following learning objectives:
1. Identify the different types of media in Europe and their main characteristics.
2. Recognize the main news sources about Europe and their informational frameworks.
3. Explain the role of media in shaping the European public sphere.
4. Describe the evolution of communication models in the networked society and their impact on Europe.
5. Compare different sources of information and identify possible biases and journalistic framings.
6. Apply critical methodologies to analyze media discourses on European issues.
7. Examine the impact of media on the construction of European identity and public opinion.
8. Evaluate the influence of media on governance and democracy in Europe.
9. Critique the quality and reliability of information sources about Europe.
10. Justify the importance of media diversity for a plural and democratic European public debate.
1: Europe, Media, and the Public Sphere
2: Media in the Network Society
3: Communication Models and Society
4: Media and Europe
Cardoso, Gustavo. Os Media na Sociedade em Rede. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2006.
Charles, Alec. 2009. Media in the Enlarged Europe. Politics, Policy and Industry. Bristol: Intellect Ltd.
Josef, Trappel. 2011. The Media in Europe Today. Chicago: Chicago Press.
Martins, Ana Isabel. 2010. A Europa e os Media. Lisboa: Livros Horizonte.
Morgado, Isabel Salema, Rosas, António (Org.). 2010. Cidadania Digital. Covilhã: Livros LabCom.
Nobre-Correia, J. M. 2021. História dos Média na Europa. Coimbra: Almedina.
Complementary:
Papathanassopoulos, Stylianos, NEGRINE, Ralph M. 2011. European Media. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Stevenson, N. 2002. Understanding Media Cultures (2nd ed). London: Sage.
Trappel, Joseph, Meier, Werner A., Haenens, Leen, Steemers, Jeanette, Thomass, Barbar (org.) 2011. Media in Europe Today. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Asynchronous distance learning, e-learning, with provision of guided readings, small exercises, forum comments, and a synchronous moment for sharing and clarifying doubts.
The preferred assessment method is continuous assessment, consisting of 2 assessment components throughout the semester (partial e-folios): the first will involve the submission of a critical review of a scientific article or book chapter related to the topics of the syllabus (25%); the second will be a multiple-choice test (25%); and a final assessment moment, the Global e-folio, to take place at the end of the semester (50%). However, students may, at the appropriate time, choose a single assessment moment, taking a Final Assessment (exam) with a weight of 100%.
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