This is a 30 ECTS study period in Journalism and Media at Mondragon University [Faculty of Humanities and Education]. The working language of the course will be English.

The programme will run from September 6th 2010 to January 21st 2011.

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 1. The aim of the programme  

The focus will be on Media and Journalism with periods of practical experience in the web based Basque News and Information Channel of the leading public media group in the Basque Country www.eitb24.com

The methods of the course range from lectures and group work to visits, seminars and practical sessions.

In some of the subjects, the international students will join in with the regular classes at the Faculty. The other subjects are specially designed with a focus towards those students participating in the international program.

2. The content

The content of the course will comprise the following areas of study:

3.1 International communication [5 ECTS]

The course will provide the knowledge of TV market in general as well as the way to finance projects in the international market. The content is about theoretical knowledge on television market in Europe, independent European producers, financing plans, sales, presales, coproductions, public funds, media program and an approach to practical applications.

3.2 Basque language, culture, media and education [5 ECTS]

A brief survey of Basque culture centred on three of its most relevant aspects: language, media and education system, in order to understand present day Basque society.

3.3 Practicum in web based Basque news and information channel [www.eitb.com] [15 ECTS]

As part of an international team in EITB, the leading public media group in the Basque Country, the student will take part in the adaptation of daily news coming from news agencies and carry out multimedia reporting. The work done will be assessed throughout and collected in a final dossier.

Students will travel to Bilbao twice a week to do the practicum in eitb.com [It is 5 minutes walking from the bus station in Bilbao]. Bilbao is one hour by bus from Mondragon.

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3.4 Digital Journalism [5 ECTS]

The course covers theories and models related to digital journalism in a multilingual context.

 3. Assessment and accreditation 

Students are expected to contribute actively to the work of the course. Regular assignments leading towards a final mark for the subject will be given by each course teacher.

A final transcript of records will be issued based on each teacher's assessment of the students performance. The grading system will be ECTS.

4. Academic timetable

 6th September 2010 to 21st Januarym 2011

Faculty based contact hours will take place between 6th of September and 21st of December 2010. Non-contact hours will extend until the 21st of January 2011.

 Application deadline: 1st June

5. Accommodation

Accommodation will be in the area of Mondragon (Arrasate in Basque) in shared flats with other students. The Faculty will help you to find your accommodation.

5. Fees

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Accommodation

Practical information

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