| Código |
17701
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| Ano |
2
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| Semestre |
S2
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| Créditos ECTS |
6
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| Carga Horária |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Área Científica |
Ciências da Comunicação
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Learning outcomes |
1. Define the concept of political communication.
2. Identify and describe the main models of political communication.
3. Examine and assess the role of the mass media in shaping political communication.
4. Discuss how elected officials adapt to different models of political communication.
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Syllabus |
1. “Political Communication”: Definition of the Concept
2. Crowds, Masses, Publics, Audiences
3. The Engineering of Consent
4. Aquiescence: Storytelling and Spinning
5. Public Opinion and Propaganda: Planning and Managing the Public Mind
6. The Analytical Language of Propaganda
7. Case Studies in “Political Communication”
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
In-class text presentation – 20%
In-class text discussion – 10%
Additional class participation – 10%
Scientific event report – 15%
Final assignment – 45%
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Main Bibliography |
1. Lilleker, Darren G. Key Concepts in Political Communication. Sage Publications, Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, 2005.
2. Le Bon, Gustave. The Psychology of Crowds. Edições Roger Delraux, Porto, 1985.
3. Herman, Edward S., & Chomsky, Noam. Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media. The Bodley Head, London, 2008.
Mandatory readings specific to each class session will be added to this bibliography.
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| Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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