-Statistics applied to Journalism -Research Methodologies in Journalism

1) To be able to generate potential ideas for research from a scientific perspective. 2) To be aware of sources that can inspire and legitimate scientific research. 3) To develop competences and initiatives in this area, both individual and team work, as well as to acquire knowledge aimed at developing an academic research applied to audiovisual communication. 4) Introduce to the critical analysis of research objects applied to audiovisual communication, with a special focus on film, television, Internet, digital media, social networks, virtual platforms and cybercultures.

BLOCK 1: Introduction to Research in Audiovisual Communication Topic 1. The research design: Objectives, Literature review, Hypothesis or research questions, Justification Topic 2. The construction of the Theoretical Framework and the State of the Arts Topic 3. Scientific writing and its rules BLOCK 2. Research in Film and Television Topic 4. Research problems, trends and perspectives in audiovisual communication Topic 5. The methodological approach: main research techniques applied to audiovisual communication Topic 6. The structure and dissemination of research in film and television: research groups, associations, congresses, scientific journals and impact factor BLOCK 3: Research in New Digital Media Topic 7. Research problems, trends and perspectives in the digital sphere Topic 8. The methodological approach: main research techniques applied to Internet and digital media Topic 9. The structure and dissemination of research in new digital media: research groups, associations, congresses, scientific journals and impact factor

Master and seminar classes. In-class and hands-on projects and a Final Group Research Project presented in class. Orientation of the students towards the construction of the final project