Communication Science Seminar

Komunikološki seminar

Course credits:

3.00 ECTS / 30 (10 hours of lectures, 0 hours of exercises, 10 hours of seminars, 10 hours other forms of work)

Course holder:

prof. dr. Maruša Pušnik

Type:

Elective - general

Language:

English

Semester:

Second semester

Study degree

1. level

Course execution:

• Undergraduate Programme of Communication studies - Marketing Communication and Public Relations
• Undergraduate Programme of Cultural studies - Studies of Culture and Creativity
• Undergraduate Programme of Defence Studies
• Undergraduate Programme of International Relations
• Undergraduate Programme of Journalism
• Undergraduate Programme of Media and Communication Studies
• Undergraduate Programme of Political Science - Public Policies and Sdministration
• Undergraduate Programme of Political Science - Studies of Politics and the State
• Undergraduate Programme of Social Informatics
• Undergraduate Programme of Sociology
• Undergraduate Programme of Sociology - Human Resources Management

Prerequisits:

Students are allowed to take the course if they completed the enrolment procedure.

Objectives and competences

n-depth knowledge of selected communication science theories; In-depth understanding of selected communication science theories; Ability to critically reflect on communication and media.

Content (Syllabus outline)

The purpose of the seminar is to study selected current issues in communication science. It links basic communication science theories and approaches to the current global challenges of the 21st century that social sciences, especially communication science, are facing. It combines the study of basic readings and their application to specific challenges through guided discussions and essay writing. The seminar provides students with a basic knowledge of classical social and communication theories (Lippmann, Marx, Weber, Habermas, Berger, Arendt), their contemporary versions and new theorisations in relation to media, journalism and promotional industries, including public relations, marketing and advertising. We explore how these works have influenced our understanding of today’s media and communication phenomena and critically rethink key concepts and ideas in the light of new practices. SPRING TERM Strategic Communication during a Crisis The purpose of the seminar is to study issues related to the current global challenges of the 21st century, including crises such as the global pandemic. We will discuss and apply basic communication theories to understand how crises affect society and how to produce effective communication during a crisis. Communication areas we will study include strategic communication and public relations, crisis communication, health communication, digital and social media, and other professional and social communication issues. Class activities will include readings on communication issues and strategies, research, and essay writing. Students will have an opportunity to do research on a crisis issue with the professor.

Intended learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding: Better understanding of the selected communication science theory; Application of communication science theory to current issues; Interconnecting the communication science theories; Linking theory with the current media and communication issues; Evaluating developments and processes in media and communications; Reasoning the current social changes in media and communication.

Learning and teaching methods:

Lectures, seminars, consultations, individual work, active participation in debates, written assignments

Assessment

100 % Written assignment, Final grade: Passed/Not Passed Grades

Obligatory literature

Additional literature