Course: Media, society, politics II

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Course title Media, society, politics II
Course code KFHS/B060B
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-optional
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 nad freedom of expression 6. The relationship between media and advetising 7. Media Ownership 8. Media moguls 9. Political economy of communication and media 10. Current media audiences 11. Active and passive audiences 12. Represntations and stereotypes 13. Media Convergence

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The course Media, society, politics II focuses 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 behaviour, influence and influence in contemporary society. The interpretation will therefore be devoted to issues of the position of the media and their influence in th social process, but also in the 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 them critically. The student cas use professional terminology.
Prerequisites
KFHS/B324 Media, society, politics

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
To successfully complete the course a seminar paper of 10 standard pages and its presentation in class is required.
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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