Learning outcomes

The Current Issues in Communication Studies -course aims to give students an overview of computer mediated communication, democracy- and citizenship, or rhetoric persuasion and effects.

Contents

The main point is at the current discussion of the field of study. This is studied by reading articles of the leading researchers, discussing on them on the web and writing a learning diary.

Teaching methods

The main mode of course participation will be discussions in the Moodle discussion forums by on-line teachers from member departments of University Networks for Communication Sciences. There's a collection of articles or other writings written by the visiting teachers/researchers. The weekly activities and discussions are led by tutors and commented by visiting on-line teachers

Teaching language

English

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Pass/fail.
The grades will be given taking into account a student´s attendance in the discussions (discussion postings have to be related to the reading materials and demonstrate that s/he has read the articles), responses to the text, ability to voice his/her opinion, and show his/her understanding of Current Issues in Communication Studies, with extra emphasis on how a student are able to support and appreciate your co-students.

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