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Course information

Title: Media and Political Communication
Course number: 6108.23
Academic year: 2022-2023
ECTS: 10.00
Level: Master
Faculties: History and Social Sciences
Educations: MSSc in Politics and Administration, MSSc in Social Sciences, M.A. in History
Prerequisites: Bachelor in History, Social Science, Politics and Administration or equivalent.
Language of instruction: The course is taught in Faroese. The textbooks and other instructional materials are in English. Assignments, presentations etc. are in Faroese.
Registration: Students on the second semester of Master in Politics and Administration, Master in Social Sciences, Master in History and applicants for an individual course must apply via the Faculty of History and Social Sciences Office.
Beginning date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
End date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Academic content

Purpose: The course should give students advanced theoretical tools to analyze and discuss media and political communications and their implications for social and political life in the 21. century.
Learning outcomes: When the course is completed, the student should be able to: - Show an understanding of a variety of theory on the media and political communication. - Identify and analyze relevant scientific literature on the media and political communication. - Analyze and discuss key themes in media and political communication and their implications for democracy and welfare. Reflect on the above-mentioned issues in relation to small states and islands
Content: The course addresses theory and concepts in media and political communications from an international and Faroese perspective. It employs a historical, philosophical, politological and sociological perspective on the media, mediatization and political communications. The course examines the connection between media culture, media system, media technology and media production. The critical question is how mediatization influences social and political life, and – in extension – which challenges arise for welfare and democracy.
Learning and teaching approaches: The course is based on a combination of lectures, student presentations and writing assignments.

Assessment

Assessment method: - Oral mid-semester examination. Pass required for final examination. - Oral examination based on written assignment.
Examination (internal/external): Internal
Grading scale: 7-scale
Exam date/dates: The assignment is due for submission on 25 May 2023 and the oral exam is set for 7-9 June 2023.
Deadline for withdrawal from exam: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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