Introduction to Media and Communication Studies
15.0 ECTS creditsModule 1 Introduction to media and communication studies (7.5 ECTS cr)
The disciplinary field is introduced by focusing on the traditional problems in the field, that is, the role of media in society and their effects on social relations and human behaviour. The transformations of media technologies in the late 20th and early 21st centuries are analysed through media and communication studies perspectives. Furthermore, the module covers the history and development of the discipline.
Module 2 Media and society (7.5 ECTS cr)
The module addresses foundational theoretical perspectives on the media's role in society. Social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of media usage are presented along with media history. How does the contemporary media landscape shape civil society? Case studies reflecting the social, economic, technical, political, judicial and cultural circumstances of the historical and contemporary media are discussed in lectures, exemplifying the changes and developments in society. The mass media are viewed as integrated parts of the societal system and as central opinion-forming channels and actors. In particular, the role of media in a democratic society is illuminated. The development of social media platforms is seen as a socio-cultural process shaped by both the behavior of media users and the society at large. The module also provides a basic overview of methods of media research which is accompanied by a basic introduction to the philosophy of science.
Reading List
See separate document.
The disciplinary field is introduced by focusing on the traditional problems in the field, that is, the role of media in society and their effects on social relations and human behaviour. The transformations of media technologies in the late 20th and early 21st centuries are analysed through media and communication studies perspectives. Furthermore, the module covers the history and development of the discipline.
Module 2 Media and society (7.5 ECTS cr)
The module addresses foundational theoretical perspectives on the media's role in society. Social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of media usage are presented along with media history. How does the contemporary media landscape shape civil society? Case studies reflecting the social, economic, technical, political, judicial and cultural circumstances of the historical and contemporary media are discussed in lectures, exemplifying the changes and developments in society. The mass media are viewed as integrated parts of the societal system and as central opinion-forming channels and actors. In particular, the role of media in a democratic society is illuminated. The development of social media platforms is seen as a socio-cultural process shaped by both the behavior of media users and the society at large. The module also provides a basic overview of methods of media research which is accompanied by a basic introduction to the philosophy of science.
Reading List
See separate document.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
The course has only upper-secondary level entry requirements.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.