Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Academic Work Placements
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
Email.
Introduction
The Internship course allows students to make their first contact with the world of work and gain professional experience in the Journalism sector. It allows students to apply in the market the concepts learned in classes, workshops and workshops, always supervised by the academic tutor of the University and the tutor assigned by the company.
A minimum of 300 hours of work experience must be completed in a company located in Spain that is related to the audiovisual and communication sector, such as the media, advertising agencies, communication departments in private and public companies, institutions, etc.
Pre-course requirements
Mandatory subject available for registration only for the 4th year students.
Objectives
This course aims to enhance the student’s employability, assist in career orientation, and provide an initial introduction to the industry. The student will test their skills and apply what they have learned in the classroom.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CP01 - Work effectively in professional journalism teams, adapting to multidisciplinary and changing environments.
- CP02 - Apply professional ethical principles and standards of academic rigour in journalism, recognising the current legal and ethical framework and respecting the fundamental right to equality between women and men, promoting human rights, a culture of peace and democratic values, including the use of inclusive, non-discriminatory and stereotype-free language.
- CP04 - Manage the technical, material and time-related resources of a journalistic project.
- HB02 - Present and defend journalistic projects orally and in writing in Catalan, Spanish and English.
Learning outcomes of the subject
-
Apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout the degree in a real professional environment within the field of journalism or corporate communication.
-
Develop effective oral and written communication skills in the production of journalistic content and the development of strategic messages for corporate communication.
-
Demonstrate the ability to work in teams, adapting to the organisational dynamics of newsrooms, corporate communication departments and other journalistic environments.
-
Use tools and technologies specific to the professional fields of journalism and corporate communication, such as digital editing systems, data analysis tools and news management software.
-
Critically analyse journalistic pieces, editorial strategies and corporate communication campaigns within the context of the media organisation or company.
-
Produce creative journalistic content and corporate communication strategies that respond to the information and reputational needs of relevant stakeholders in a professional environment.
-
Demonstrate ethical behaviour and professional responsibility in the practice of journalism and corporate communication, respecting the principles of truthfulness, impartiality and transparency, as well as the ethical values of corporate communication.
-
Reflect on the practical experience and its relationship to personal professional goals, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for future development in the fields of journalism or corporate communication.
Syllabus
300 hours of internship at a company related to communication.
An informational session will be held at the beginning of the course to explain the content and evaluation of the course, along with a training session to prepare their resume.
Some training sessions will be conducted on building their professional identity and overcoming various situations they will face when entering the job market. This session will focus on personal branding and the skills needed to market that brand.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
- Evaluation of the company tutor: 40%
- Student's report: 50%
- Seminar attendance: 10%
Bibliography and resources
See Moodle for further info.