Course: Sociology of the media

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Course title Sociology of the media
Course code KSA/SME
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and 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)
  • Foret Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Peterová Věra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Libicher Miroslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Holešovský Tomáš, Mgr.
  • Ketman Jakub, Mgr.
Course content
Course structure: 1. Course introduction 2. Introduction to the study of... (media and journalism) 3. What is (and what is not) (theory of) media communication 4. Periodization of media communication and history of media 5. News reporting - the basis of journalism and the core of media production 6. Media systems 7. Effects and effects of media communication + audiences 8. intermediate test 9. Birth and development of journalism 10. Media and society 11. Media communication contents 12. How media are researched 13. final test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course provides a basic insight into the media and their position and functioning in society. The aim is to provide students with a basic overview of the possibilities of studying the media and its problems. Students will learn about the roles media play in society, how they can be considered, the basic effects of media on society, the issue of media audiences (or audiences), the history of mass media and the specifics of certain media content or forms (news, new media, etc.) and the possibilities of their analysis.
Students are acquitanced with the central themes and concepts related to the study of media. Students are familiar with the contemporary approaches in cultural studies.
Prerequisites
Interest in the study of media in relation to society.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

70% success rate in the intermediate and final test
Recommended literature
  • Herschel (Hersch) - E. Knapp. Introductory Statistics Using SPSS. Sage. 2013..
  • Jirák, J., Köpplová, B. Masová média.
  • Mareš, P., L. Rabušic, P. Soukup. (2015). Analýza sociálněvědních dat (nejen) v SPSS. Brno.
  • MCQUIAL, DENIS. Úvod do teorie masové komunikace. Praha: Portál, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-338-3..
  • Trampota, T. (2006). Zpravodajství.. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2026) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2019) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2024) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2024) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2019) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -