Study Guide

Objective

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Content

The course introduces students to the characteristics of media and ways of working. The key is to understand the role of media as part of society, culture and art. The course explores the history of the media industry and discusses various media products from the perspective of the public and the user.

Materials

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Teaching methods

Exploratory learning

International connections

Essay
Mind map or other visualisation
Group assignments
Peer review

Completion alternatives

The completion of online assignments without the support of group meetings

Student workload

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Content scheduling

30.8. klo 9-10 The concept of media environment. Goals and objectives. Introduction to the course
11.9. klo 16-18 Discussion on the themes of assignment 1
2.10. klo 16-18 Presentation of the results of the assignment 2
After completing the course, the student is capable of:
Recognising the central operators in media in Finland and internationally
Explaining the significance and functions of different medias as parts of culture and society
Recognising the outlines of the history of media and his/her relation to it
Analysing media environments from the points of view of a user and audience
Contents:
The characteristics media
Media as a constituent of society, culture and art
The history of media
Media products from the point of view of user and audience
Learning objectives:
Understanding of the media environments relevant to the student
Innovation competences
Theoretical and analytical competence
Business competences

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded in the scale 1-7/dismissed
The first three assignments are graded in the scale 1-7/dismissed and the average is the calculated. All the assignments have to be completed.
The criteria for the assessment are:
The diversity in the use of source materials
The ability to formulate arguments
The demonstrated understanding of media environments
The demonstrated skills in analytica, systematical and critical thingking