PRK 3413 Foundations of Communication
PRK 3413 Foundations of Communication
This course provides an introduction to communication for students in the communication management program. Specifically, the course
- gives an overview and history of the field of communication research,
- introduces general theories to understand the conditions for effective communication
- discusses these theories in important communication contexts (such as teams, organizations, or mass media)
The course is designed to acquaint students with the broad and exciting field of communication and provide a fundamental understanding of the core concepts that build the basis for effective communications.
The knowledge gained in this course lays the groundwork for exploring effective communication between an organization and its stakeholders and provides the essential concepts for any advanced study of communication management. Students will acquire basic knowledge on key processes and contexts of communication on the micro, meso, and macro level, which is foundational to their further studies in communication management.
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- identify and define the fundamental aspects of communication on the individual, organizational, and societal level
- describe and Explain the key theories associated with the communication process
- apply these theories to the characteristics of various important communication contexts
- communicate more effectively on a personal and professional level
Students will reflect critically and empathically on their own communication routines, the communication of diverse others, and the communication of organizations with an awareness of corresponding practical implications.
Communication Foundations
- Theoretical foundations of the field of communication
- Historical and contemporary perspectives in communication research
Communication Processes and Skills
- Perceiving and understanding
- Engaging in verbal and nonverbal communication
- Listening and responding
- Creating communication climates
- Adapting communication to cultures and social communities
Contexts of Communication
- Communication and personal identity
- Communication in relationships, groups, and teams
- Communication in, by, and about organizations
- Public speaking
- Mass communication
- Digital media and online communication
This course will be based primarily on lecture but part of the learning process will require students to engage through activities in the classroom and through developing a presentation on a communication topic assigned to them by the lecturer. This will be done in groups of no more than 3 and the groups will be assigned at random. A total 39 hours will be used in the classroom divided between lectures and work on presentations.
This is a course with continuous assessment (several exam components) and one final exam code. Each exam component is graded by using points on a scale from 0-100. The components will be weighted together (see the weighting scheme below) to calculate the final grade for the course (final examination code). Students who fail to participate in one/some/all exam elements will get a lower grade or may fail the course. You will get detailed information about the point system and the cut off points with reference to the letter grades when the course starts.
A re-sit of exam components must, as a main rule, be retaken during the next scheduled course the following year.
Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
No particular prerequisites.
| Assessments |
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Exam category: Activity Form of assessment: Presentation Weight: 30 Grouping: Group/Individual (1 - 3) Duration: 10 Minute(s) Comment: Students will present material from the readings assigned to them by the lecturer and prepare a presentation handout in groups of 3. All group members must be present for the presentation. Exam code: PRK 34131 Grading scale: Point scale leading to ECTS letter grade Resit: All components must, as a main rule, be retaken during next scheduled course |
Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Structured test Invigilation Weight: 70 Grouping: Individual Support materials:
Duration: 3 Hour(s) Comment: Final exam. Exam code: PRK 34131 Grading scale: Point scale leading to ECTS letter grade Resit: All components must, as a main rule, be retaken during next scheduled course |
| Activity | Duration | Comment |
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Teaching | 33 Hour(s) | |
Other in classroom | 6 Hour(s) | Presentations |
Prepare for teaching | 36 Hour(s) | |
Student's own work with learning resources | 18 Hour(s) | Journal preparation |
Student's own work with learning resources | 107 Hour(s) | Home work and reading Exam preparation |
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.