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Student will develop a
1. Familiarity with the history of the development of communication theory
2. Knowledge of a range of theories, models and concepts in communication theory and their relevance to research and practice
3. Ability to recognise and articulate structures, processes and semantic aspects of communication
4. Strong foundation in communication theory to support further media modules
Communication theory foundations
Social Psychology of communication
Mass communication and media effects
Communication industries – cultural and commercial
Semiotics & Representation
Audience & Reception theories
Technology & theory: Social Construction, Technological Determinism
Intercultural communication
Hegemony & Critical Theory
The public sphere
Globalization and Network Society
Consumer culture and citizenship
Agendas and Frames
Moral Panic
Media and Power
Digital media history
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 124 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Individual paper - Case study of communication in practice with theoretical and critical analysis | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Assignment: Online group discussion through Brightspace - group feedback | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
In class feedback will be delivered during the marking period post assessment. Individual feedback will be offered online and in person/by email where requested. A combination of self-assessment and peer review will be used for group discussion continuous assessment.
Name | Role |
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Dr Marco Bastos | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Páraic Kerrigan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Eugenia Siapera | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |