Academic Skills in Communication Science - Interaktive Studienpläne der TU Ilmenau

No prior knowledge required.

After attending the lecture, students understand the difference between self-management skills, study skills, and research skills (professional competence).

After attending the lecture, students understand the basics of good academic practice in communication science (professional competence).

After attending the lecture and working on the practical tasks, students know how to approach academic tasks and manage core elements of empirical research projects. They can conduct simpler research projects on their own (methods competence).

After working on the practical tasks, students can plan the time for a research project, motivate themselves to work on that project, structure the process, follow rules of good practice in communication science, and assess their achievements (self-management competence).

The module "Academic Skills in Communication Science" is part of the study context of MA studies program Media and Communication Science and Studium generale. It covers the following topics:

1. Introduction to Academic Skills: Self Management Skills, Study Skills, Research Skills

2. Managing Scientific Literature

3. Evaluating Scientific Literature

4. Research Topics and Research Problems

5. Managing Methodology and Empirical Data

6. Oral Presentations and Written Research Reports

7. Summary and Outlook

This module will be taught online. It can be studied entirely digital. It is therefore suitable for students enrolled in the regular and digital MCS (Media and Communication Science) program and in the Studium generale.

Moodle, Texts, Slides, Internet Links, Videos

Literature list will be provided in the course of the module

- active participation in class

- bi-weekly written research tasks to be submitted to moodle

Prof. Dr. Nicola Döring

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.

For first-semester MA "Media and Communication Science" students:
Taking part in this module is mandatory for all first-semester MCS students. Therefore, you will be enrolled in this Moodle room automatically before the start of the semester. You will receive an automated notification when it happens.

For MA "Media and Communication Science" students that wish to repeat the course:
Please email Veronika Mikhailova at veronika.mikhailova@tu-ilmenau.de stating your study program, study semester, and matriculation number. You will afterwards be enrolled in this Moodle room.

For students from all other study programs:
This course is generally open for participants from other study programs. If you wish to participate in it, please email Veronika Mikhailova at veronika.mikhailova@tu-ilmenau.de with your study program, study semester, and matriculation number. Enrollment is done on a first-come, first-served basis, as course capacity is limited.

- active participation in class

- bi-weekly written research tasks to be submitted to moodle

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.

For first-semester MA "Media and Communication Science" students:
Taking part in this module is mandatory for all first-semester MCS students. Therefore, you will be enrolled in this Moodle room automatically before the start of the semester. You will receive an automated notification when it happens.

For MA "Media and Communication Science" students that wish to repeat the course:
Please email Veronika Mikhailova at veronika.mikhailova@tu-ilmenau.de stating your study program, study semester, and matriculation number. You will afterwards be enrolled in this Moodle room.

For students from all other study programs:
This course is generally open for participants from other study programs. If you wish to participate in it, please email Veronika Mikhailova at veronika.mikhailova@tu-ilmenau.de with your study program, study semester, and matriculation number. Enrollment is done on a first-come, first-served basis, as course capacity is limited.