Communication for a better Future - Interactive curriculae of TU Ilmenau
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| module properties Communication for a better Future in degree program Master International Business Economics 2021 | |
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| module number | 200838 |
| examination number | 2500598 |
| department | Department of Economic Sciences and Media |
| ID of group | 2551 (Media Research and Political Communication) |
| module leader | Prof. Dr. Jens Wolling |
| term | winter term only |
| language | Englisch |
| credit points | 5 |
| on-campus program (h) | 22 |
| self-study (h) | 128 |
| obligation | elective module |
| exam | alternative examination performance |
| details of the certificate | Assessment will vary depending on the project topic and class size. It may include one or more components such as oral or written exams, but will typically consist of project-based coursework completed during the seminar. Possible assignments include: guidelines, questionnaires, presentations, concept papers, and media products (e.g. websites, flyers, videos). Specific requirements will be outlined in the first session. |
| link to Moodle course | https://moodle.tu-ilmenau.de/course/index.php?categoryid=1070 |
| teacher | Staff of the department |
| signup details for alternative examinations | Enrolment in the course takes place during the first two sessions – attendance at both sessions is mandatory. The exact dates are specified in the Moodle room. Registration for the examination is done directly by the Examination Office based on the list of participants. |
| maximum number of participants | 16 |
| previous knowledge and experience | |
| learning outcome | By completing the course, students understand the main topics and challenges of applied communication research, specifically in the field of public relations for local NGOs as fields of inquiry and fields of practice. Participants substantially increased their skills of analyzing these organizations' local environment in terms of contextual factors such as culture, political situation, economic development, local media system and media use, online communication, local networks, etc. Participants developed skills in planning applied communication and campaigns. Besides, they increase their experience in working with clients. |
| content | Central to the module is the development and execution of real-world communication projects in partnership with primarily local organizations working in environmental protection, cultural diversity, social development, and humanitarian efforts. These projects aim to foster tangible improvements in these areas and contribute to meaningful social change. Students will support the communication efforts of partner organizations through professional media production and strategic campaign planning. This may include creating websites, videos, flyers, and other media, or developing communication concepts tailored to specific sustainability challenges. |
| media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation | Presentations-Tools, Webex |
| literature / references | The lecturers provide the students with introductory literature on the respective topics. |
| evaluation of teaching | |