Sumários

Lesson 4

25 Fevereiro 2026, 08:00 • Sheila Brannigan

We read News Story Two (see elearning) and analysed it in Reading Groups

We provided detailed feedback to the class

Media (II): Uses & Gratifications Theory (UGT)

24 Fevereiro 2026, 14:00 • Ana Rita Martins

Media (II): 

  • Uses & Gratifications Theory (UGT)
  • Media’s Role in Culture
    • Why are media important for individuals and society?
      • Diversion & Entertainment
      • Storytelling across generations

Lesson 3

23 Fevereiro 2026, 08:00 • Sheila Brannigan

We discussed the course information (Work book pp 1-20)

Carried out a language exercise on reporting verbs and verb patterns
Learned how to use the digital tool Palewire to view online newspaper homepages
 https://palewi.re/docs/news-homepages/countries.html work book p21

Media: Definition & Significance

19 Fevereiro 2026, 14:00 • Ana Rita Martins

Media: Definition & Significance

  • Defining media: A Theoretical Perspective
  • Mediatisation & how it affects our everyday lives
  • Significant media changes in the 20th century
  • The evolution of media (with a focus on social media)

From Bricks to Media: Talking about Media

12 Fevereiro 2026, 14:00 • Ana Rita Martins

From Bricks to Media: Talking about Media

  • What does media mean to you?
  • In-class building activity: "Build a model that represents the role media plays in your everyday life”
  • Reflection: What is the most important role played by media in society as a whole.