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Journalism and strategic communication - Interactive curriculae of TU Ilmenau

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module properties module number 200826 - common information
module number200826
departmentDepartment of Economic Sciences and Media
ID of group2552 (Media Studies)
module leaderProf. Dr. Martin Löffelholz
languageEnglisch
term ganzjährig
previous knowledge and experience

Basic knowledge of communication and media science

learning outcome

The participants are able to review relevant literature in selected areas of communicator research. Students are familiar with the relevant theoretical and methodological approaches, especially with regard to journalism research and the study of strategic communication. They are able to answer selected questions with the help of a literature analysis or a case study. Students could work efficiently in teams when preparing presentations and term papers.

content

In this specialization module, students deepen their knowledge in selected areas of communicator research. The focus is on the analysis of the transformation of journalism through datafication and algorithmization. In particular, the dynamics of social and media change and their consequences for mediated public communication are included.

media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation

Technical requirements: 

  • Camera for video transmission (720p/HD)
  • audio system and microphone with sufficient speech intelligibility
  • stable internet connection (suitable for HD audio and video transmission: 4 MBit/s)
  • End device that meets the technical requirements of the required software:
  • PC/laptop
  • Current operating system with current virus protection
  • Current Office program
  • Updated browser, preferably Google Chrome or Firefox.
literature / references

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

evaluation of teaching
Details reference subject
module nameJournalism and strategic communication
examination number250015
credit points5
SWS2 (0 V, 2 Ü, 0 P)
on-campus program (h)22.5
self-study (h)127.5
obligationobligatory module
examexamination performance with multiple performances
details of the certificate

Das Modul Journalism and strategic communication mit der Prüfungsnummer 250015 schließt mit folgenden Leistungen ab:

  • alternative semesterbegleitende Prüfungsleistung mit einer Wichtung von 50% (Prüfungsnummer: 2500583)
  • alternative semesterbegleitende Prüfungsleistung mit einer Wichtung von 50% (Prüfungsnummer: 2500584)

 

To successfully complete the course the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

  • Literature review (written term paper, oral presentation)
  • Text discussion
  • Active participation in class
link to Moodle course https://moodle.tu-ilmenau.de/enrol/index.php?id=340
teacher

Prof. Dr. Martin Löffelholz

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 participants20