DEAR
STUDENT:
Welcome to FCOM, the place where people who want to make a difference are trained.
These are times for the brave: the world has never needed communication more than it does now, and we’re thrilled to have you on board to break down barriers and build bridges.
I have some good news for you: we’re going to make it challenging for you. Because we only grow when we face demanding challenges. But don’t worry—we’ll be right there with you , helping you every step of the way.
To start with, this website has all the information you need to get settled at the University. Bookmark it, and use it as your guide until FCOM and the entire campus as familiar as the back of your hand.
See you soon at the School.
Sincerely,
Pablo Castrillo
Associate Deanof Students
Monday, August 31
Welcome from the University
10:00–11:15 Welcome ceremony at the sports center
12:00 visit the Faculty for families of international students (and anyone else who is unfamiliar with the facilities or is interested)
Tuesday, September 1
Back-to-School Session at the School of Communication
10:30 AM Pick up your ID card and documents
11:00 AM Welcome: "Fcomunav's Commitment to Excellence and Community"
11:45 AM Official class and Degree photo
12:00 PM Coffee Break: "Meet Your mentor"
12:30 Degrees Sessions: "What You Need to Know About Your Degree First Day"
Wednesday, September 2
First day of classes
Orientation Sessions
A three-day intensive program to help you find your way in a new environment. From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in classroom .
Wednesday, September 2
• "guide : How Fcom Works"
• "test I"
Thursday, September 3
• "The Culture Shock Curve: Tips for Enjoying What’s Different"
• "El Juevintxo: Get-together and Tour of Pamplona’s Old Town"
5:30 p.m. Paseo de Sarasate. Faculty and student assistants
Friday, September 4
• "The University's Worst-Kept Secret"
• "test II"
guide
Aninternship guide internship instructions to make your first few days easier.
Literacy Support Plan
Get off to a good start. To succeed in our program, you need the highest levels of reading comprehension and writing skills.
Subjects
Know the subjects you are going to take.
schedule
enquiry your schedule to plan your time.
Academic calendar
enquiry the academic calendar for holidays, vacations or exam periods.
WE'RE HERE
TO HELP YOU
You will soon receive an email assigning you a mentor—that is, a faculty member who will be available to guide you on this new journey you are about to embark on.
We recommend sending them an email to introduce yourself and request an initial meeting; this will help you get your bearings and clear up any questions you may have.
Think about movies
MARÍA NOGUERA
Professor in the Degree Audiovisual Communication
BOOK
Cinema According to Hitchcock
F. Truffaut.
A long and fascinating conversation between two masters of cinema that serves as a class on official document filmmaking, its mechanics, and its expressive power.
MOVIE
The Fabelmans
S. Spielberg
A semi-autobiographical film in which the director *Jaws*, *E.T.*, *Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade *, and *Saving Private Ryan* reflects on the need to tell stories and the process of becoming a filmmaker.
Understand the power of marketing
CLARA GONZÁLEZ TOSAT
Professor in the Marketing Degree
BOOK
This Is Marketing
Seth Godin
It offers a proposal human, ethical, and effective proposal to connecting with people. I think it’s an ideal read for those starting the Degree, as financial aid them financial aid that marketing isn’t just about selling, but about delivering real value.
MOVIE
The network Network
David Fincher
More than just a movie about Facebook a story about how vision, ambition, and decision-making can transform entire industries. It’s a great way to start the Degree how technology, ideas, and marketing “intertwine” to change the world.
Change the world through communication
MARÍA DEL PILAR MARTÍNEZ COSTA
Professor in Degree Journalism Degree
BOOK
My Grandmother and Ten Others
Ander Izagirre
An excellent example of journalism that focuses on everyday stories, demonstrating that with good interviews, keen observation, and well-crafted storytelling, anyone can be an source of journalistic stories.
MOVIE
All the President's Men
Alan J. Pakula
It is a lesson in research journalism, tenacity, cross-checking sources, the use of confidential information, and the influence of journalism.
EVA LUS
Professor in Degree Journalism Degree
PODCAST
Mystery in La Moraleja
Journalist Eva Lamarca sets out to discover who was the only person in La Moraleja who voted for… Podemos in 2021. The way she presents this “mystery”—involving us in the research, including firsthand accounts, and using music—while also entertaining the occasional student, is a good sample how there are interesting journalistic stories beyond the big headlines.
PODCAST
Best regards
It features report from Spanish sports radio. The series explores how exclusive stories were crafted, the skill media outlets, professional routines, and the ethical dilemmas of radio journalism in a high-pressure news environment.
ELENA GUTIÉRREZ
Professor inDegree Corporate CommunicationDegree
BOOK
The Appeal
John Grisham
A legal thriller that explores the relationship between corporations, power, public opinion, and the judicial system. Through a complex legal battle, sample reputation, influence, and communication can shape decisions with far-reaching social consequences.
MOVIE
Margin Call
J.C. Chandor
Set in the hours leading up to a financial crisis, it portrays the tensions and dilemmas that arise when a major business a threat that could jeopardize its future. A incisive portrayal of the inner workings of organizations in extreme situations.
Know every corner
Tour the School to get your bearings from day one
