Media theory
ECTS: 4
Year/Semester: 2 . years, 3 . semester
Total hours: 32
Lecturers
Course objectives
This course addresses the main theoretical issues, approaches, and applications of communication studies with a special focus on mass media theories. Over the course of the semester, historical, current, and practical aspects of each of the several major areas of mass media theory will be addressed. The course aims to encourage students to consider the place of media theory in the discipline of communication studies and in everyday life, with emphasis on key concepts and historically important texts, taking into account our contemporary media environment.
Learning outcomes
This course addresses the main theoretical issues, approaches, and applications of communication studies with a special focus on mass media theories. Over the course of the semester, historical, current, and practical aspects of each of the several major areas of mass media theory will be addressed. The course aims to encourage students to consider the place of media theory in the discipline of communication studies and in everyday life, with emphasis on key concepts and historically important texts, taking into account our contemporary media environment.
