Communication & Advertising Psychology

Course title:
Communication & Advertising Psychology
Semester:
2
Level:
Introduction
Learning outcomes of course unit:
After completing this module, students will learn the fundamentals of communication theories and models, examination of the structure of non-verbal and verbal communication and psychological communication principles of conflict research and mediation theory. In addition, they will learn the fundamentals of rhetoric and kinesics through in-depth examinations and exercises in special areas of business-related oral communication, e.g. project presentations, public speeches, interviews, talking with colleagues.
Prerequisites:
none
Course contents:
Introduction to Advertising Psychology. Cultural and sociological examinations of group and mass behaviour according to Siegfried Kracauer. In addition, the fundamental theories of consumer behaviour will be taught and an understanding developed for the relationships between consumer behaviour and advertising. Thus, the effects of market communication will be given particular emphasis.
Recommended or required reading:
Faßler, M.: Was ist Kommunikation?, 2. Auflage, 1997 Felser, G.: Werbe- und Konsumentenpsychologie, 3. Auflage, 2007 Moser, K.: Markt- und Werbepsychologie, 1. Auflage, 2002 Schweiger, W.: Theorien der Mediennutzung, 1. Auflage, 2007 Joerg, K.: Medienrecht und Medienmärkte, 1. Auflage, 2008 Benjamin, Walter Illuminationen. Frankfurt/M: Suhrkamp, 1997 Benjamin, Walter: Das Kunstwerk im Zeitalter seiner technischen Reproduzierbarkeit [1936]. Frankfurt/M.: Suhrkamp, 1977 Baudrillard, Jean: Philosophien der neuen Technologien. Berlin: merve, 1989 Bolz, Norbert: Am Ende der Gutenberg-Galaxis. Die neuen Kommunikationsverhältnisse. München: Fink, 1993 Flusser, Vilem: Kommunikologie. Frankfurt/M.: Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag. 1998 Luhmann, Niklas: Die Realität der Massenmedien. Wiesbaden: VS, 2004 McLuhan, Herbert M.: Die magischen Kanäle. Understanding Media. Dresden: Verlag der Kunst, 1995 Thomas, Tanja: Medienkultur und soziales Handeln. Wiesbaden: VS, 2008 Roesler, Alexander: Philosophie in der Medientheorie. Von Adorno bis Zizek. München: Fink, 2008 Virilio, Paul: Krieg und Fernsehen. Hamburg: Hanser, 1996
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
Integrated course, case studies, discussion, group work
Assessment methods and criteria:
in-course assessment
Course language:
German
ECTS:
4.00
Course-hours-per-week (chw):
2.00
Course unit code:
KOM_G3
Type of course unit:
Integrated course
Mode of delivery:
integrated course
Contact
Director of Studies:
Prof. (FH) Dr. Robert Kaspar
+43 5372 71819 109
Robert.Kasparfh-kufstein.ac.at
Contact:
Sabine Handle
+43 5372 71819 135
Sabine.Handlefh-kufstein.ac.at
Facts
Duration:
6 semesters
Organisational form:
Part Time study
(Friday afternoons and Saturdays)
Fees:
€ 363.36 + € 17 student union fee per semester
Language of instruction:
80% German, 20% English
Qualification rewarded:
Bachelor of Arts in Business (B.A.)
Semester abroad:
Organized stay abroad, 5th Semester
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