RADIO AND TELEVISION IN SPAIN

Elective subject in the MEDIA program. Centro Universitario Villanueva International Programs
Students from different countries in their international semester
2.5 ECTS credits
20 teaching hours
30 Individual work hours

GOALS
An introduction to the main features of the Spanish radio broadcast, its differences and similarities with the rest of Europe and several American countries, the course will analyze the peculiarities emerging from the coexistence of public radio and television with private radio stations and television networks. The students will acquire an understanding of the different formats both in radio and television, and learn to analyze audience shares and their sociological aspects in terms of quantity and quality.

METHODOLOGY
Apart from teaching the basic theoretical skills, there will be regular viewing and listening activities with immediate debate and exchange of opinions.
Real practices will be organized at the university´s facilities, as well as sets and studios. The students will also visit radio and television production centers.

ASSESSMENT
Continuous assessment of participation and knowledge acquired.
Final examination.