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Kar

Pedagógiai és Pszichológiai Kar

Szervezet

PPK Pszichológiai Intézet

Kód

PSZM21-MO-INTK-106:2

Cím

Social Well-being: Media and Communication

Tervezett félév

Mindkét

ECTS

4

Nyelv

Oktatás célja

COURSE DESCRIPTION (GENERAL DESCRIPTION) Course title: Social wellbeing and media Course code: PSZM21-MO-INTK-106:2 Head of the course: Ujhelyi Adrienn Aim of the course Aim of the course The aim of the course is to give an outline of the history, the most important concepts and the theoretical framework of media analysis, to present the main paradigms of media research, keeping in mind the changes that have taken place in mass communication. We put an emphasis on new media (internet, video games, mobile devices, interactive television ...), describing their characteristics and effects, and also demonstrate how it has challenged previous approaches, has changed the way of thinking not only about mass communication but about communication as a whole. We learn about the classic theories of the topic through the works of McLuhan, Castells, Postman, and Rheingold. From a practical point of view, the course provides methodological assistance for the analysis of media content, mapping out the procedures, tools, techniques (content analysis, interview, focus group, projective methods ...) that are suitable for conducting media research. Learning outcome, competences knowledge: Knowledge of the most important paradigms, theories and concepts of media research Recognizing the social impact of the media Understanding of related methodological issues attitude:  Critical analysis of media processes and functions ability to put theoretical knowledge into practice critically evaluate public discourse ont he impact of media skills: Ability to analyze media content Conducting a media research autonomy, responsibility: Students are able to apply the acquired knowledge on their own, in accordance with the ethical guidelines of psychology, but only for purposes corresponding to their level of competence. Content of the course Topic of the course 1-7. classes The first lectures provide an introduction to the understanding of the most important concepts and theories of the topic. During the frontal lectures and interactive discussions, we review the history of mass communication, media research paradigms, media theories, with a strong emphasis on new media. 8-10. classes In the next section, we cover specific issues with the help of guest lecturers. 11-13. classes The course concludes with students’ presentations that reports on the results of empirical research conducted in small groups. Learning activities, learning methods frontal lectures interactive discussion on specific issues small group assignments indidual assignments Evaluation of outcomes Learning requirements, mode of evaluation and criteria of evaluation: Practical mark Attendance and active participation are required. You should not be absent more than 3 times from classes. Additional requirements: a presentation in pairs (60%) and a midterm (40%). evaluation criteria: • 90-100% - excellent (5); 75-89% - good (4); 60% -74% average (3); 50-59% satisfactory (2); 0-49% insufficient (1) Reading list Compulsory reading list Bargh, J. A., McKenna, K. Y. A. (2004): Internet and social life. Annu. Rev. Psychol. 55:X—X Burke, M., & Kraut, R. E. (2016). The relationship between Facebook use and well-being depends on communication type and tie strength. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 21(4), 265-281. Manovich, Lev (2001): What is new media? In: The Language of New Media. 18-55. Suler, J.: The basic psychological features of cyberspace Wilson, R. E., Gosling, S. D., & Graham, L. T. (2012): A review of Facebook research in the social sciences. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7(3), 203–220.

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