15SCSC030 - Sociology of Communications

Course specification
Course title Sociology of Communications
Acronym 15SCSC030
Study programme Sociology
Module
Type of study first degree undergraduate academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 5.0 Status
    Condition Passed course in Sociology of culture Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Introduction to the most important sociological approaches and research of communication, elements and models of communication, communication processes, social and cultural context of communication, especially in contemporary social processes.
    The outcome Knowledge assessment and mastering in scientific and analytic tools for research of communication; capability of analytical and critical reflection of the relations between communication and contemporary social and cultural processes; understanding of social and cultural contexts and differences in communication as well as importance of dialogue and tolerance in the communication processes.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Definition of communication and scientific approach; main categories, models and functions of communication; types of communication; language, culture, society, personality and communication; mass communication and media culture.
    Contents of exercises Study research work, readings of basic references and studies from sociology of communications; discussions about literature, questions and problematizations of scientific, social and cultural implications.
    Literature
    1. Brigs, Asa; Piter Berk (2006): Društvena istorija medija. Beograd: Clio (Original title)
    2. Koković, Dragan (2007): Društvo i medijski izazovi. Novi Sad: Filozofski fakultet. (Original title)
    3. Janićijević, Jasna (2006). Komunikacija i kultura. Novi Sad, Sremski Karlovci: IKZS. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 1
    Methods of teaching Lectures, readings, discussions, analysis of audio-visual materials, consultations
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 5 Test paper 30
    Practical lessons 5 Oral examination 0
    Projects 10
    Colloquia 30
    Seminars 20
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