Introduction to Contemporary Media
Course code
BFM7379.FK
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Sissejuhatus nüüdismeediasse
Course title in English
Introduction to Contemporary Media
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Course objectives: This course will provide students a general overview of the economic, social, and political environment of contemporary media. It will serve as a basis for understanding past, current, future trends in contemporary media markets and industries and their inter-dependency with society at large.
Brief description of the course
The course will cover following topics:
a) Defining economy, society, politics and their connection with contemporary media (markets, industries, civil society, digital society, information society, culture, globalization, EU policy, regulations, law, democracy etc.)
b) Changes and trends in environment of contemporary media
c) Systematization of critical research texts and concepts/theories in the field
The course will include lectures from the variety of recognized experts in the field.
a) Defining economy, society, politics and their connection with contemporary media (markets, industries, civil society, digital society, information society, culture, globalization, EU policy, regulations, law, democracy etc.)
b) Changes and trends in environment of contemporary media
c) Systematization of critical research texts and concepts/theories in the field
The course will include lectures from the variety of recognized experts in the field.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has a systematic overview and broad knowledge of concepts, theories and current trends in the field of contemporary media.
- has a systematic overview and broad knowledge of concepts, theories and current trends in the field of contemporary media.
Teacher
Andres Kõnno
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