Media and Society (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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.

Teaching methods

Distance learning
Learning assignments
Assignment-based instruction
Collaborative learning

Location and time

Zoom

Topic: Media ja yhteiskunta
https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/64909600434

Meeting ID: 649 0960 0434

Learning materials and recommended literature

Seppänen & Väliverronen: Mediayhteiskunta

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Summary / Report (to be agreed with Antti Pönni)

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

To be agreed with Antti Pönni

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Lectures and presentations 30 h
Independent study and group work 100 h
Self-evaluation 5 h

Further information for students

The course consists of presentations made by students independently in groups. The presentations will be shown to other participants. The key source: Seppänen & Väliverronen: Mediayhteiskunta. Presence during presentations required. The meetings through Zoom.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning Assignment
Attendance requirement (presentations & introductory lecture)
Self-evaluation

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.