PRK 3413 Foundations of Communication - RE-SIT EXAMINATION
PRK 3413 Foundations of Communication - RE-SIT EXAMINATION
This course was taught for the last time in autumn 2018. Last re-sit examiniations will be offered in the autumn of 2019 and spring 2020. (No lecturing offered as of autumn term 2019)
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 broad 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.
The candidate: has broad knowledge of important topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the academic field; is familiar with research and development work in the field; can update his/her knowledge in the field; has knowledge of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field.
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
The candidate: can apply academic knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to practical and theoretical problems and make well-founded choices; can reflect upon his/her own academic practice and adjust it under supervision; can find, evaluate and refer to information and scholarly subject matter and present it in a manner that sheds light on the problem; masters relevant scholarly tools, techniques and forms of communication.
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.
The candidate: has insight into relevant academic and professional ethical issues; can plan and carry out varied assignments and projects over time, alone or as part of a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles; can communicate important academic subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally, as well as through other relevant forms of communication; can exchange opinions and experiences with others with a background in the field, thereby contributing to the development of good practice; is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes.
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
Autumn 2018: 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: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Weight: 100 Grouping: Individual Duration: 48 Hour(s) Exam code: PRK 34131 Grading scale: ECTS Resit: Examination every semester |
| Activity | Duration | Comment |
|---|---|---|
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.