Courses for Exchange Students (ECTS) 2018/2019


Understanding Media and Communication Theory

Autumn week 36 (2018) - 40 (2018) Appl.code: 11034
Full-time, daytime class

ECTS credits: 7.5

Level of education: First Cycle (undergraduate level)

Level: G1F

Prerequisites: 30 credits in Social Science or Humanities.

Content: Today's media landscape permeates many aspects of organizational and everyday life. In this course, you acquire knowledge of central theories and research within the field of media and communication. We will explore theories of media as institutions, the relationship between media and cultural identity, the global media landscape, media audiences/users, theories of gender and the public sphere. With increased knowledge of how communication and media function, you will be better equipped to analyse communication efforts and communicate professionally.

Teaching Methods: Teaching may be conducted in the form of lectures, seminars, work-shops, group work, field studies, excercises, and/or web-based discussions.

Assessment: The course can be assessed through written examination, take-home examination, compulsory course components, paper, essay, and/or oral examination.

Course Coordinator: Responsible Director of Division

Course Syllabus: Autumn 2018

School: School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences