Opinto-opas

Objective

Students know the role of media and journalism as a social power. They know key mechanisms relating to the production and reception of media representations. They know the main theories related to the relationship of media and society. They know structures, activities and economical significance of media institutions as well as their relations to other institutions in society, and are able to assess critically the activities of the media. Students are capable of perceiving the social dimensions of their professional practice.

Content

- Theories related to the relations between media and society.
- Political, economical and cultural roles of media in society.
I- nstitutions and audiences of media.

Location and time

Moodle

Materials

Seppänen & Väliverronen: Mediayhteiskunta

Teaching methods

Distance learning
Learning assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

To be agreed with Antti Pönni

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

Summary / Report (to be agreed with Antti Pönni)

Student workload

Independent study and assingments 135 h
- looking through course materials
- getting to understand the topics
- doing and returning assignments

Further information

Course is done in Moodle by getting aquianted with the course materials and executing the corresponding assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and to reflect on it. Development driven approach to coursework. Generation of new knowledge in order to contribute to the class.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning Assignment
Essay