KOM403 Communication, media development and new public spheres
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leaders:
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- Kenneth Andresen
- Nils Martin Engebretsen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course shall give a framework for understanding how communicative practices are influenced by the social, cultural and technological changes that characterize our time. The focus will be on digitalization and media change, on various forms of publicity and on cultural encounters between groups, professions and mindsets.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall
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Have insight into contemporary and earlier theories about how media operates and its roles in society
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Have insight into how social media change the conditions for private and professional communication within different areas of society
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Have knowledge about previous and current theories about publicity
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Be able to analyze the social and technological framework for relevant forms of strategic communication
Examination requirements
The compulsory attendance requirements in group-based project work must be met. Further information will be posted on Canvas.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars and group work. The workload is estimated to about 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Prerequisites as for admission to the master’s programme
Assessment methods and criteria
72 hours individual written home examination. Graded assessment.