PRK 3523 Persuasion in theory and practice

APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

PRK 3523 Persuasion in theory and practice


Responsible for the course
Magne Martin Haug

Department
Department of Communication - Culture and Languages

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
7,5

Language of instruction
Norwegian

Introduction
The course gives a basic introduction to research on influence and persuasion, and knowledge about how the theories have been applied. The course has an ethical component.

Learning outcome
Knowledge outcomes
On completing the course, students should be able to understand and explain the main concepts and models of influence and persuasion, and conscious and unconscious processes underlying persuasion. Additionally, students should understand ethical dilemmas of persuasion.

Skills outcomes
On completing the course, students should be able to apply theories and models on mass media persuasion and the effects of the mass media to analyze communication messages. Students should be able to analyze ethical dilemmas in PR.

Reflection
On completing the course, students should understand the complexities of reaching persuasion objectives, and be able to raise critical questions and reflect on influence and persuasion.

Prerequisites
None

Compulsory reading
Books:
Gass, Robert H., John S. Seiter. 2014. Persuasion, social influence and compliance gaining. 5th ed. Boston: Pearson

Collection of articles:
Magne Martin Haug (red.). 2011. Artikkelsamling PRK 3523 Overtalelse i teori og praksis. Handelshøyskolen BI. Institutt for kommunikasjon, kultur og språk

Recommended reading
Books:
Cialdini, Robert B. 2009. Influence : science and practice. 5th ed. Pearson/Allyn and Bacon

Course outline

  • Conscious and unconscious processes in decision-making
  • Theories and research on influence and persuasion
  • Research on the phases in communication
  • The application of persuasion theory
  • Ethics of influence and persuasion in PR

Computer-based tools
Internet access

Learning process and workload
The course is implemented as classroom teaching and group assignments. The course is theoretical, with a practical component where students train in the use of theory in the analysis of media messages.

Coursework requirement
During the term two cases will be discussed. All students have to submit two cases in writing, individually or in groups of up to three students. The case submissions will be graded accepted/not accepted. The cases have to be handed in at a specified time.
Activity
Use of hours
Attending lectures
39
Preparation for lectures
45
Work on group assignments
45
Self study / reading of curriculum / preparations for exams
71
Total recommended use of hours
200

    Coursework requirements
    To be allowed to sit for final exam, students must submit and get approved two cases in writing, individually or in groups of up to three students. The casesubmissions will be graded accepted/not accepted. See Learning process and workload.

    Examination
    A 4-hour individual written examination concludes the course.

    Examination code(s)
    PRK 35231 Written examination, counts 100 % towards the grade in the course PRK 3523 Persuasion in Theory and Practice, 7,5 credits

    Examination support materials
    No support materials allowed.

    Re-sit examination
    A re-sit is offered every term.
    Students that have not passed the coursework requirements must retake the cases during the next scheduled course.

    Students that have not passed the written examination or who wish to improve their grade must retake the exam in connection with the next scheduled examination.

    This course will be lectured for the last time spring 2014. Re-sit exam will be offered autumn 2014 and last time spring 2015.

    Additional information

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