Course: Media, society, politics II

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Course title Media, society, politics II
Course code KFHS/KB352
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Charvátová Denisa, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Periodization of the development of mass media 2. Criticism of mass culture 3. Social and political framework of media functioning 4. Normative frameworks of media behavior 5. Media and freedom of expression 6. The relationship between media and advertising 7. Media Ownership 8. Media moguls 9. Political economy of communication and media 10. Current media audiences 11. Active and passive audiences 12. Representations and stereotypes 13. Media Convergence

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The course Media, society, politics II focusess on the issue of the role of the media in society, or the relationship between the media, public interest and politics and thus seamlessly follows on from its first part. The aim of the course will be an insight into the development of the position of the media, but also a focus on their behavior, influence and influence in contemporary society. The interpretation will therefore be devoted to issues of the position of the media and their influence in the social process, but also in th political process.
The student is able to understand the role of the media in society. They can characterize changes in the role of the media and the position of the media in society and politics and approach t
Prerequisites
KFHS/KB324 Media, society, politics

Assessment methods and criteria
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The following are required for successful completion of the course 1) Completion of a research paper, which will be assessed on: a) Adherence to the time limit of the tent b) manner of presentation c) Handout (submitted electronically) d) Sources e) Preparation for discussion A total of up to 10 points may be awarded (a minimum of 6 points is required to pass the course). 2) Active participation in discussions (passive physical presence does not earn points for this activity). A total of up to 8 points can be earned (a minimum of 3 points is required to pass the course). A minimum of 9 points is required to complete the course, with a published minimum in each area. The deadline for assigning topics is 1 March 2025. Handouts are due no later than the day of the presentation. Deadlines are final and may not be missed. The course cannot be completed without a presented paper.
Recommended literature
  • Jirák, J. - Köpplová, B. Média a společnost. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál. 2003.
  • Lippmann, W. Public Opinion. New York: Free Press Paperbacks, 1997.
  • McCombs, M. E., Shaw, D. L. The Agenda-Setting Function of Mass Media. 1972.
  • McLUHAN, M. Jak rozumět médiím. Praha: Odeon, 2011.
  • Mcquail, D. Úvod do teorie masové komunikace.. Praha: Portál, 1999.
  • THOMPSON, J., B. Média a modernita. Praha: Karolinum, 2004.
  • Trampota, T. Zpravodajství. Praha: Portál, 2006.


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