MidiaMigra - Observatory of Migration and Intercultural Communication: a methodological proposition for news monitoring

Abstract

This article focuses on the methodological structure adopted in the MidiaMigra research: observatory of migration and intercultural communication. The study builds a media observatory focusing on contemporary immigration to Brazil. The observatory collects, selects and analyzes journalistic material broadcasted and produced by the Brazilian media. The main objective is to build a database that enables a qualitative and quantitative analysis of meanings and tendencies in the media discourses elaborated on the subject in Brazil. Initially, we discussed the transformation of journalism and its changes, followed by the discussion on electronic communication intertwined with international migrations, ending with the methodological elaboration of an observatory focused on contemporary immigration to Brazil. Finally, we present a preliminary analysis of the newsgathering on the topic.