Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Master’s degree in Publishing and Journalism - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Specialized training in journalism or publishing field
6
F
-
Final exam
18
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further activities in publishing, journalism and communication (please see the page dedicated or get in contact with Culture and Civilisation Teaching and Student Services Unit)
6
F
-

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Teaching code

4S008065

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY

Period

CuCi 2 A dal Feb 17, 2025 al Mar 29, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Program

Contents of the course: - Newspapers from their origins to the Internet - Analysis of the economic, social and political factors that have contributed to the evolution of journalistic techniques, the profession of journalist and the functions of print media - Journalism in the digital age. attending and non-attending students:
1. Giovanni Gozzini, History of Journalism, Bruno Mondadori, new edition 2020
2. T. Piazza e M. Croce, Che cosa sono le fake news, Carocci, 2022;
3. A text chosen from the following: - J. Pulitzer, On journalism, Bollati Boringhieri 2009 - W. Lippmann, Public opinion, Donzelli, 2004 - M. Forno, Information and power. History of Italian journalism, Laterza 2012 - T. Capote, In cold blood, Garzanti, 2005 The lessons will take place in the second semester. They will be delivered face to face and in streaming

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures, seminars

Learning assessment procedures

Written test, for the 6 regular exam sessions scheduled. Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA), who intend to request an adaptation of the exam must contact the teacher at least 3 days before the exam date

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The following will be assessed: a) ability to argue and present the contents in an orderly manner; b) completeness of the response; c) ownership in the use of the Italian language

Exam language

Italiano