Communication and SocietyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students familiarise themselves with the relationship between media and society, content and consumption. The practical goal is to perceive the societal dimensions of their professional activity.

Content

Media and society: perspectives of production, content and consumption
Media institutions
Media and legislation
Public broadcasting and commercial media
The concept and dimensions of popular culture
Media and globalisation
Perspectives of cultural and women?s studies
Media and power: e.g. stereotypes
Media and the construction of identity

Qualifications

Media history, Introduction to communication