Communication Theory
level of course unit
Introduction
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students understand the structure of communicative processes and can also look at them analytically. In addition to psychological, interpersonal models, the focus is on mass media communication processes. The preparation of the theories and models aims at transfer, analysis and application competence and generally at a better understanding of the often automated communication processes.
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
The comprehensive field of communication is tackled in the course Communication Theory and prepared as a foundation for further studies. In addition to definitions of terms, the following are also used in particular
•Communication models (e.g. stimulus response, Maletzke, Lasswell formula, communication square, etc.)
•Communication theories (e.g. agenda setting, gatekeeper, news factors, spiral of silence, etc.)
•The book deals with the effects of communication and the ways of thinking of Luhmann, Habermas and Watzlawick.
The theoretical preparation and subsequent exercises ensure an understanding of communication in practice.
recommended or required reading
•Merten, K. (1999). Einführung in die Kommunikationswissenschaft. Band 1: Grundlagen der Kommunikationswissenschaft. Münster: Lit Verlag.
•Burkart, R. (2019). Kommunikationswissenschaft. 5. Auflage, Wien, Köln, Weimar: Böhlau UTB.
•Bonfadelli, H., Jarren, O., and Siegert, G. (Hrsg.). (2010). Einführung in die Publizistikwissenschaft. Stuttgart: Haupt UTB.
•Burkart, R., and Hömberg, W. (2015). Kommunikationstheorien: Ein Textbuch zur Einführung. 8. Auflage. Wien: new academic press.
assessment methods and criteria
written exam
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
4
eLearning quota in percent
15
course-hours-per-week (chw)
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Exam and online test
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
2
name of lecturer(s)
English version will be available soon
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
KMG1
type of course unit
lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
none