Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Communication Policy in the European Union
Course Code
KSK_124
Branch of Science
Communication Theory; Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivans Jānis Mihailovs
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding of the European Union communication policy – its principles, goals and implementation aspects.
To promote learning of knowledge about the European Union, as well as to build skills to use the obtained knowledge in the analysis of communication processes and phenomena.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge about the institutions of the European Union, communication theories, decision-making process, topical political events.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After mastering the course students formulate EU communication policy goals, basic principles, rationale for creation and implementation specifics.
Skills
1.After mastering the course students analyse the specifics of implementation of EU communication policy, tools used and operation mechanisms.
Competences
1.After mastering the course students critically evaluate EU communication campaigns.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Evaluation of the EU communication campaign.
Distance students are required to prepare a general overview - a presentation on EU communication policy.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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The final mark (in a 10-point system) consists of 2 (two) works – seminar work and final work, according to the indicated proportion, the final mark. Workshop work (40%): presentation on one of the topics of classes 8-10 – the workshop at the choice of the student/( - me). The time allocated for presentation ~ 10 minutes during classes 8-9 – seminar, including questions and discussion. The presentation should include a student/( - me) understanding of the subject matter, the results of the study, as well as conclusions and proposals for improving communication practice. The presentation must also be submitted electronically (by sending the instructor to the specified email) on the day following the last lesson (Sunday until 23:59). If there is no possibility to participate in the seminar, an individual work shall be submitted electronically (by sending the lecturer to the specified e-mail) to the lecturer on the day before the seminar. Final Paper: discussion (60%) “The European Union: narcissistic and their perception in society”. The discussion is held on the 10th day of the lesson. Minimum volume – 5 theses for discussion, each thesis supported by 3 arguments and concluded by a conclusion. Design of theses, arguments and conclusions (according to RSU requirements), including text letter size 12 dots, Times New Roman, interval between the lines 1.5. You can use smaller characters in tables, pictures. within 1 week of the end of the course (Sunday through Oct. 23:59) theses shall be submitted in written form (by sending the instructor to the specified e-mail). Failure to meet the deadline for submitting works will result in a 1-point reduction for each job (2 jobs in total). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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What is the EU communication policy?
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History and most important treaties of the European Union. European Union citizenship and national identity.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History and most important treaties of the European Union. European Union citizenship and national identity.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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European Union communication subjects – European Union institutions.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presidency of the Council of the EU. Priorities, activities and practical aspects of communication of the Presidency.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU: evaluation of communication practices.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Involvement in decision-making processes of the European Union. Public opinion polling and shaping in European Union Member States.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Involvement in decision-making processes of the European Union. Public opinion polling and shaping in European Union Member States.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication tools of the European Union. Communication of the European Union with regard to the youth target group.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Similarities and differences in communication of leaders of the EU Member States in relation to the war in Ukraine and the EU – Russia relations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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European Union in national media. Analysis of trends and communication practices.
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of communication practices of the European Union institutions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
- ES Baltā grāmata par Eiropas pārvaldību
2.
- Komisijas ieguldījums pārdomu laikā un pēc tā: D plāns – demokrātija, dialogs, diskusijas
Other Information Sources
1.
- Protokols par Eiropas Komisijas un Reģionu komitejas sadarbību
2.
- Action plan to improve communicating Europe by the Commission
3.
- Partnerība informācijas sniegšanā par Eiropu
4.
- ES Baltā grāmata par ES komunikācijas politiku
5.
- EC EUROPA webrationalising programme
6.
- Principles of online communication
7.
- Eiropas politiskie izaicinājumi Eiropas Parlamenta vēlēšanu un Latvijas prezidentūras ES padomē kontekstā (2014)
8.
- Informācija par ES dibinātājiem, ES integrācijas un paplašināšanās vēsturi
9.
- Paplašināšanās. Eiropas vērtības un standarti vieno arvien vairāk valstu (2014)
10.
- Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2014-15
11.
- Warleigh, Alex. European Union: The Basics. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2009. (1.-140.lpp.)
12.
- McGiffen, Steven P. The European Union: A Critical Guide. 2nd Ed. London: Pluto Press, 2005. (1.-50., 57.-68. lpp).
13.
- Pētījums „Latvija pēc 10 gadiem Eiropas Savienībā – cita Latvija?” (2014)
14.
- Nacionālās identitātes, pilsoniskās sabiedrības un integrācijas politikas pamatnostādnes
15.
- Eiropas Savienības portāls www.europa.eu
16.
- Latvijas valdības mājas lapa par Eiropas Savienības jautājumiem www.es.gov.lv
17.
- Eiropas Komisijas pārstāvniecība Latvijā www.ec.europa.eu/latvija
18.
- Eiropas Parlamenta Informācijas birojs www.europarl.lv
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- Eiropas Savienības māja www.esmaja.lv
20.
- Latvijas prezidentūras Eiropas Savienības Padomē sekretariāts
21.
- Latvijas EP deputātu atskaite par paveikto 2009-2014
22.
- Eirobarometra aptauja:
26.
- ES lēmumu pieņemšanas procedūra
27.
- ES tiesību akti
28.
- Iedzīvotāju līdzdalības process ES lēmumu pieņemšanā
29.
- Uzskati par Latvijas dalību ES, informētība un attieksme pret prezidentūru ES Padomē (2015)
30.
- Plašākas iespējas jauniem cilvēkiem (2014)
31.
- ES Padomes rezolūcija (2009. gada 27. novembris) par atjauninātu regulējumu Eiropas sadarbībai jaunatnes jomā (2010–2018)
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- Jaunatnes informēšanas politikas ietvars
33.
- ES programma „Jaunatne darbībā” un citas starptautiskās jaunatnes programma