Systematization of professional practices experiences of Social Communication - Journalism in a higher education institution in Bello, Colombia

Abstract

This article is the result of a systematization of the professional practice of undergraduate studies in Social Communication - Journalism. The objective is to generate a reflection on the development of professional practice, based on the challenges and requirements of the current occupational world. The methods used are participatory action research and hermeneutics, supported by the utilization of surveys as a technique and the use of life stories and timelines as instruments. Among the findings is the way to make visible the extent to which the profile of the social communicator - journalist is present in the regional market. Finally, it enables a discussion regarding the progress made and presents new questions regarding aspects mentioned as contributions, from an administrative, projective, and academic procedural perspective.

Keywords

• social communication - journalism
• pedagogical practice
• performance
• systematization of experiences
• professional practice