Media, Culture and Communication, 4 credits
Medier, kultur och kommunikation, 4 hp
TRTE19
Main field of study
Graphic Design and CommunicationCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Gary SvenssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Gary SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 32 hRecommended self-study hours: 75 h
Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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6KGDK | Graphic Design and Communication, Bachelor's Programme | 3 (Autumn 2021) | 2 | 1 | Swedish | Norrköping, Norrköping | C |
Main field of study
Graphic Design and CommunicationCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Bachelor's Programme in Graphic Design and Communication
Prerequisites
Visual Culture and Design History
Intended learning outcomes
The course highlights communication as a cultural and social phenomenon focusing on the part of communication that can be described as mediated. Theories about the relationship between society and the media are introduced. The aim of the course is to give the student an overview but also specific knowledge of the theoretical perspectives regarding mediated communication, such as convergence cultures and remediation.
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Briefly account for current theoretical perspectives regarding mediated communication
- Describe different approaches to mediated communication
- In speech and speech bring a reasoning and critical reflection on media in society
Course content
- Communication theories
- Relationship between society and the media
- Theoretical perspectives on mediated communication
Teaching and working methods
The teaching of the course is provided through lectures, seminars and project works in groups.
Seminars and project works are compulsory for all students.
Examination
HEM1 | Hand-in assignment | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
UPG1 | Seminars | 2 credits | U, G |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is Swedish, the course as a whole or in large parts, is taught in Swedish. Please note that although teaching language is Swedish, parts of the course could be given in English. Examination language is Swedish.
- If teaching language is Swedish/English, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English (depending on teaching language).
- If teaching language is English, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
Other
The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
Department
Institutionen för kultur och samhälleDirector of Studies or equivalent
Gary SvenssonExaminer
Gary SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 32 hRecommended self-study hours: 75 h
Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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HEM1 | Hand-in assignment | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
UPG1 | Seminars | 2 credits | U, G |
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
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1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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2.3 System thinking |
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2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
3.1 Teamwork |
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3.2 Communications |
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3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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4.4 Designing |
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4.5 Implementing |
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4.6 Operating |
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5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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