Environmental Communication - Interactive curriculae of TU Ilmenau

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module properties module number 101935 - common information
module number	101935
department	Department of Economic Sciences and Media
ID of group	2551 (Media Research and Political Communication)
module leader	Prof. Dr. Jens Wolling
language	English
term	ganzjährig
previous knowledge and experience	Interest on environmental issue and comparative studies; knowledge on empirical research process and content analysis.
learning outcome	Objective of the research seminar: The participants are able to review relevant literature, create and carry out empirical studies with quantitative content analysis, present and discuss findings as well as write research reports.
content	Create and carry out a research project on comparative study of how climate change frame in several countries. It will start with (1) conducting systematic literature review on framing of climate change, continue with (2) focus group discussion to create codebook and (3) carry out analysis of media coverage on climate change in several countries. Further information on this seminar, please contact: Ms. Mira Rochyadi-Reetz (mira.rochyadi-reetz@tu-ilmenau.de)
media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation	Moodle, Webex
literature / references	Entman, Robert M. (2007): Framing Bias. Media in the Distribution of Power. In: Journal of Communication 57 (1), S. 163–173. DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2006.00336.x. Entman, R. M., Matthes, J., Pellicano, L. (2009): Framing politics in the news: nature, sources and effects. In: Karin Wahl-Jorgensen und Thomas Hanitzsch (Hg.): The handbook of journalism studies. New York: Routledge (International Communication Association handbook series), S. 175–190. Schäfer, Mike S.; Schlichting, Inga (2014): Media Representations of Climate Change. A Meta-Analysis of the Research Field. In: Environmental Communication 8 (2), S. 142–160. DOI: 10.1080/17524032.2014.914050. Wolling, Jens; Arlt, Dorothee (2017): Media Coverage on International Climate Summits and Negotiations. In: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Climate Science 1. DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190228620.013.362.
evaluation of teaching

Details reference subject
module name	Environmental Communication
examination number	2500429
credit points	10
SWS	6
on-campus program (h)	67.5
self-study (h)	232.5
obligation	obligatory module
exam	alternative examination performance
details of the certificate	Frequent and active participation in the seminar (presentations, discussion) = 30% Reports on empirical study (max. 5000 words excluding tables and bibliography) = 70%. Due dates for final report 1st September 2019.
link to Moodle course
teacher
signup details for alternative examinations	Dieses Modul enthält mindestens eine alternative semesterbegleitende Abschlussleistung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese in der Regel schon zu Beginn des Semesters, in dem diese angeboten wird, angemeldet werden muss. Über die Details und Zeiträume dazu werden Sie vom Lehrenden und/oder dem Prüfungsamt informiert. Fragen Sie gegebenenfalls unbedingt beim Lehrenden nach. This module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered. The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.
maximum number of participants	30

Details in degree program Master Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft/Media and Communication Science 2013
module name	Environmental Communication
examination number	90243
credit points	10
on-campus program (h)	67
self-study (h)	233
obligation	elective module
exam	multiple performances
details of the certificate
link to Moodle course
signup details for alternative examinations
maximum number of participants

Details in degree program Master Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft/Media and Communication Science 2013 ATTENTION: not offered anymore
module name	Environmental Communication
examination number	2500429
credit points	10
on-campus program (h)	67
self-study (h)	233
obligation	elective module
exam	alternative examination performance
details of the certificate	Frequent and active participation in the seminar (presentations, discussion) = 30% Reports on empirical study (max. 5000 words excluding tables and bibliography) = 70%. Due dates for final report 1st September 2019.
link to Moodle course
signup details for alternative examinations	Dieses Modul enthält mindestens eine alternative semesterbegleitende Abschlussleistung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese in der Regel schon zu Beginn des Semesters, in dem diese angeboten wird, angemeldet werden muss. Über die Details und Zeiträume dazu werden Sie vom Lehrenden und/oder dem Prüfungsamt informiert. Fragen Sie gegebenenfalls unbedingt beim Lehrenden nach. This module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered. The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.
maximum number of participants	30