Course: Communication- and Media Theory 1 credits: 5

Course code
ICVP14CPA2
Name
Communication- and Media Theory 1
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
M.R. Wegman
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • Communication and Media Theory 1 - Computer, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are developed at level 1:

1. Context and strategy
The student monitors developments in the professional field as well as in the national and international media landscape, and are able to translate these insights intocommunication strategy.

2. Target group and behaviour
The student accounts for communication interventions based on knowledge, theory and research insights.

Content

This course module will look at the following subjects in more detail:
  • Public Relations: developments in PR, issues, public affairs, lobbying,  image, identity, reputation, CSR, monitoring the organisational environment, media relations
  • Media theory: agenda setting, framing, narratives, intertextuality, infographics
  • research methods: mind mapping, argumentation mapping, issue analysis, media analysis

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • School of Communication, Media & IT