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Course: 2025/2026

Television Genre
(13535)
Bachelor in Film, Television and Media Studies (2008 Study Plan) (Plan: 154 - Estudio: 211)


Coordinating teacher: GIL VÁZQUEZ, ASIER

Department assigned to the subject: Communication and Media Studies Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:




Objectives
1. Knowledge of the notion of genre applied to the production of fiction and TV entertainment . 2. Ability to distinguish and interpret the various genres of fiction and production of television entertainment . Evolution over time. 3. Ability to analyse cultural, social and economic aspects of television genres as the backbone of the practices of audiovisual creation and consumption. 4. Knowledge of the modifications and hybridizations happening in television genres in the context of contemporary television.
Learning Outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.To have acquired advanced knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the working methodology in the field of audiovisual communication, with a depth that reaches the forefront of knowledge. 3.To have the capacity to collect and interpret data and information on which to base their conclusions including, when necessary and relevant, reflection on social, cultural, scientific or ethical issues in the field of audiovisual media 6.To be able to identify their own training needs in their field of study and work or professional environment and to organize their own learning with a BASIC COMPETENCES 1.Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study SPECIFIC COMPETENCES 3.To acquire analytical and critical capacity in relation to the image and the media audiovisual context, by means of the knowledge of theories, forms, processes and tendencies of media communication and the audiovisual communication. 5.To understand and to identify the communicative and narrative models of the audiovisual media and their relationship with society and culture, considering the fundamental rights and equality between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities, and the values of a culture of peace and social coexistence in democracy.
Description of contents: programme
TOPIC 1: The television genre: an introduction to the systems and processes of creation and television programming. TOPIC 2: Types , evolution and models of television genres : programs, magazines, quiz shows, humor, fiction and reality shows. TOPIC 3: Case study.
Learning activities and methodology
- Theoretical Classes. - In-class practical exercises. - Homework.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 40
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 60




Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • CREEBER, G. (Ed.). The Televisión Genre Book.. British Film Institute, London, 2001..
  • MORREALE, J.. Critiquing the Sitcom: A Reader.. Syracuse University Press, Syracuse, 2003..
  • NEWCOMB, H. (ed.). The Encyclopedia of Television.. Fitzroy Dearborn, Nueva York, 2004..

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.