Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Radio Communication
Course Code
KSK_022
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sergejs Kruks
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To teach about the latest trends in digital audio communication and teach podcasting.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students gain in-depth knowledge of digital audio communication technologies and their application in the creative process.
Skills
1.Students apply the latest knowledge in creating podcasts and magazines working with digital sound recording and editing technologies, evaluate the quality of podcasts and radio magazines, and advise and direct the creative work of journalists.
Competences
1.Students integrate knowledge of digital technologies and the journalist’s creative processes, making decisions on individual creative work and media programming.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature studies and practical work (podcast preparation).
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Independent practical work.
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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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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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Listening habits of digital radio. Genres and formats of radio journalism.
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Lecture
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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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Radio semiotics: words, noises, music.
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Lecture
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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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Digital audio technologies.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Podcast and radio magazine.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Podcast and radio magazine.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Podcast and radio magazine.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Chapman J. (ed.) (2009) Broadcast journalism. London: Routledge.
2.
Crisell, A. (1994) Understanding Radio. London: Routledge.
3.
Geller, V. (2011) Beyond powerful radio. A Communicator’s guide to the Internet Age. London: Taylor & Francis.
4.
Geoghegan, M., Dan Klass (2007) Podcast solutions. Springer.
5.
Dubber, Andrew (2013) Radio in the digital age. Cambridge: Polity.
Additional Reading
1.
Fenton, N. (ed.) (2010) New media, old news. London: Sage.
2.
Sauer, M. Weblogs, Podcasting und Online-Journalismus.