OVERVIEW

The History of journalism analyzes the socio-cultural and politiical-economic contexts that determined tha birth and development of the different kinds of journalism and of the journalistic profession from the Modern Age to the consolidation of a complex information systems on the present time. In addition to Italy, France, Great Britain, Germany, Russia ancd the United States will also be consedered. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students will have acquired knowledge of the historical development of the main imedia and will thus be able to orient themselves and critically evaluate the current media system.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the student will acquire adequate knowledge in relation to

the historical development of journalism and other media (radio, television) in the main European states and in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries,

the recent emergence of digital media and their impact on traditional journalism,

the evolution of the laws that regulate the principles of publishing.

He will thus be able

 to evaluate critically and in comparative terms the differences between different journalistic models,

to present the topics covered by the program corrently and using an appropriate language,

to independently carry out further investigations.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of the main historical processes of the Contemporary age.

A good  knowledge of Italian.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of lectures for a total of 54 hours (9 Cfu), also with the use of powerpoint. It will be held in face-to-face teaching mode.

Students with valid certifications of Specific Learning Disability  (DSA) are invited to contact the teacher and the Department's Disabily Representative to agree on teaching methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account their individual need.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The development of journalism from 1400s to the present time, in general terms, also with reference to technological innovations, and in relation to France, The United Kingdom, Germany, Italia, Russia and the United Stetes.The diffusion of radio and television in the above states. 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The two following texts are mandatory for all students::

 Oliviero Bergamini, La democrazia della stampa. Storia del giornalismo Laterza, Roma-Bari, ultima edizione.

Pierluigi Allotti, Quarto potere. Giornalismo e giornalisti nell’Italia contemporanea, Roma, Carocci, 2017.

One additional text chosen from the following: 

Pierluigi Allotti, La libertà di stampa. Dal XVI secolo a oggi, Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.

Sergio Maistrello, Giornalismo e nuovi media. L'informazione al tempo del citizen journalism, Apogeo, 2009.

Giuseppe Riva, Fake News. Vivere e sopravvivere in un mondo post-verità, Bologna, il Mulino, 2018.

Vittorio Sabadin, L’ultima copia del “New York Times”. Il futuro dei giornali di carta, Roma, Donzelli, 2007

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons start: II semester 2025-2026. 

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam, that covers the entire program,  is  oral and in Italian. Foreign students  can held it in English.

Only if requested on the base of justified needs it can be kept in nwritten form.

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ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam consists of two questions relating to the entire program. 
The exam is passed if both answers are sufficient. 
In the event that one of the two answers is insufficient, a third question will be asked. 
An additional question will be asked about the chosen reading indicated in the program. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Alla students must join Aulaweb.

Please contact the teacher directy via email for any further information.