SFB53022 Political Communication 2 (Spring 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Harald Borgebund
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course for Bachelor in International Communication with a specialisation in political communication.
Absolute requirements
SFB51516 Political Communication 1 or equivalent
Lecture Semester
2nd semester (spring)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student has
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a thorough understanding of the most recent trends and developments in the field of political communication
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advanced knowledge how these central ideas and concepts in political communication such as power, agenda-setting, media development and media influence.
Skills
The student is able to
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apply theories, concepts and models to describe, analyse and discuss political communication.
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do comparative analyses of media outlets and political communications in democracies.
General competence
The student can
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disseminate complex theories both orally and in writing.
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apply concepts and models to describe and understand complex social and political issues.
Content
This module builds on Political Communication 1 and explores central ideas, theories, and models necessary to analyse, understand and apply political communication. Specifically this course emphasises on the significance of communication in politics and how our knowledge, attitudes and behaviour is connected to political issues and influenced through political communication.
Forms of teaching and learning
A combination of seminars, lectures, videos and online activities.
Workload
approx. 280 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
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A procedural essay of approximately 1500 (+/- 10%) words assigned by the tutor must be approved.
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An op-ed article (600 words) on a political issue must be submitted and approved.
Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.
Examination
The module is assessed with a 3000 (+/- 10%) words individual essay at the end of the semester. Essay questions assigned by the tutor. The essay is graded on the A - F grading scale.
Examiners
External and internal examiner, or to internal examiners.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
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Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.