Analysis of Communication Situations (KSK_126)
About Study Course
Objective
To familiarise with basic theoretical elements of communication, models and methods of practical analysis of communication, using examples of individual actual communication situations, as well as to provide elementary skills in the analysis of communication situations. The main task is to mobilise and reinforce preliminary knowledge of students in communication theories and research updating it in the context of applied communication study challenges and solutions and academic research.
Prerequisites
General understanding of communication processes, participants, channels and messages (at the level of Bachelor's study programme).
Learning outcomes
After mastering the course students understand in detail different approaches to communication research and analysis, identifying communication structure, latest problems, place in the life of society and in culture.
After mastering the course students analyse and critically evaluate different types of communication situations, explain their ideas and the insights obtained from the analysis of situations using terminology learned during communication studies.
After mastering the course students shape and analyse communication situations of different types and levels.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, KMM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Lāsma Šķestere, Ilva Skulte, Līga Ozoliņa, Anda Rožukalne, Jānis Juzefovičs, Sergejs Kruks |
