Opinto-opas

Objective

Students know the key concepts and models of communication. Students are able to analyze communication as a social force and identify the distinguishing features of different media. Students can make observations on their own communicative behaviour. Students know the main theories relating to production and reception of meanings in communication. Students understand the activities of communicative institutions and their affiliations to other institutions of the society. Students are capable of perceiving the societal dimensions of their professional practice.

Content

- Key concepts and models of communication
- Theories on the dynamics of communication and the society
- Political, economic and cultural roles of communication in the society
- Concepts and operating principles of the media economy

Location and time

Arabian campus/ Hämeentie 135D

Materials

Will be announced during contact lessons

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Assignments
Cooperative learning

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 x 27h työtä, yhteensä 135 tuntia, josta osa kontaktiopetusta, osa kontaktitapaamisten välissä tapahtuvaa itsenäistä yksilö- ja pienryhmätyöskentelyä.

Content scheduling

Tapaamisissa annetaan tehtäviä, joiden käsittelyjärjestys on opintojakson kontaktitapaamisten sisältöteeman mukainen.

Further information

Toteutuksella hyödynnetään mm. Metropolia-tunnuksilla toimivia pilvipalveluita. Lisätietoja ensimmäisen kontaktitapaamisen yhteydessä (sekä toteutuksen OMA-työtilan kautta)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Inadequate participation in class. Assignments need improvement. Student does not completely meet the learning objectives defined in the course outline.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in class. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Self-initiated learning. Student meets the learning objectives defined in the course outline.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in class. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and reflect on it. Generation of new knowledge and contribution to the course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Inadequate participation in class. Assignments need improvement. Student does not completely meet the learning objectives defined in the course outline.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Attendance
Learning assignments