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Copywriting for the Social Media Environment

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:25:36
Study Course Information
Course Code:KF_065LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Communication SciencesTarget Audience:Communication Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ruta Siliņa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of the Latvian language and media language.
Objective:
To introduce students with the specifics of copywriting for the social media environment and to develop the skills to prepare appropriate textual material.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Article & Landing Page CopywritingLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2E-commerce CopywritingLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Google Ads CopywritingLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Headline CopywritingLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Social Media CopywritingLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Seminar papers and exam.
Assessment Criteria:
The final grade (in a 10-point system) will consist of assessments of: 1.activity in lectures and seminars: 10% 2.seminar tasks: 60% 3.exam: 30%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:After completing the study courses, the student will be familiar with the message of the social media environment in various ways.
Skills:After completing the course, the student will be able to apply the learned writing skills, as well as strengthen cooperation skills, the ability to adapt to changes and make decisions independently, as well as analytical skills.
Competencies:After completing the course, the student will be able to evaluate information, prepare and direct communication messages in a digital communication environment; analyze the information and apply it according to the specifics of the specific situation.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Pulizzi J. (2013). Epic Content Marketing: How to Tell a Different Story, Break through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing Less
2Sugarman J. (2006). The Adweek Copywriting Handbook.
Other Information Sources
1What Is Digital Copywriting?​
250 Great Copywriting Examples (and Why They Work)