Courses

Minor: Media and Communication (30 ECTS-Credits)

Learning Outcome: (1) Graduates of the minor "Media and Communication" know fundamental theories and methods of media and communication research. They are able to analyse and reflect on media and communication processes in individual, social and international environments. They are able of applying their knowledge to work on relevant problems in their area of science. (2) Graduates of the minor "Media and Communication" are able - to understand and apply theories and models in media and communication research, - to model, analyse and reflect on media and communication processes, - to establish media references in the context of their own field of study, - to classify technologically and ideologically abridged views of media and communications dynamics.

Module 1: Social Communication and Media Change (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: Graduates are enabled to question the tension between communication, media technologies and democracy. They are able to locate processes triggered by technological advances in terms of media history, to name their current specifics and to identify relevant fields of action.

Module 2: Theoretical and Methodological Fundamentals (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The graduates have basic methodological and theoretical knowledge of media and communication research and are able to critically assess research results. Furthermore, they have a basic understanding of the applicability of theories of media and communication studies.

Module 3: Specialization in Media and Communication Science (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The students have acquired the ability to use digital communication constellations to judge their individual, organisational and social impact. They have in-depth knowledge of media and communication science in a specific sub-area of the subject.

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There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).

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