Media and Society (5 ECTS)
Code: KM00DK07-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2019 - 16.01.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2020 - 15.03.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Film and Television
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.
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.