Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to the Studies and Speciality
Course Code
KSK_256
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ruta Siliņa
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The course has been created to prepare and lead students into the study process and provide an insight into the selected speciality.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On the communication study process, its requirements, basic principles of formation of research paper, the basic skills the student requires.
Skills
1.Students will be able to develop their learning skills, will learn to find their way around the requirements of university lecturers and the study process; to search and evaluate the readings necessary for the studies and other additional materials, to form research papers – summaries of literature, essays, reports, group projects, independent research and creative works in different areas of communication. During the course the students will master the skills of forming the main study paper, will train in academic writing and create their course paper concepts.
Competences
1.On the study process and the framework of the communication sector.
Assessment
Individual work
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Seminar works.
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Examination
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Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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In accordance with the RSU Regulations, in accordance with the requirements of the specific task, conclusions and suggestions.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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 does it mean to be a student?
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Information literacy
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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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Information literacy
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the studies and the study work (from the legal point of view)
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Lecture
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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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Introduction to communication and media studies. Concept and essence of communication. Interaction between journalism, public relations, multimedia communication and photography
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Academic writing
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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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Academic writing
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Lecture
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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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Structure of a research paper
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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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Introduction to communication in research paper
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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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Introduction to communication in research paper
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Introduction to communication in research paper
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-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 does it mean to be a student?
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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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Information literacy
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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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Information literacy
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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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Introduction to the studies and the study work (from the legal point of view)
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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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Introduction to communication and media studies. Concept and essence of communication. Interaction between journalism, public relations, multimedia communication and photography
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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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Plagiarism and its consequences
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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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Academic writing
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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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Academic writing
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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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Structure of a research paper
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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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Introduction to communication in research paper
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
KSK Studenta rokasgrāmata
2.
Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Satversme
3.
Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Ētikas kodekss
4.
Studiju reglaments I
5.
Studiju iekšējās kārtības noteikumi
6.
Dainton M., (Dawn) Zelley E. D. Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life: A Practical Introduction // Introduction to Communication Theory // Chapter 1
7.
Argumentētā eseja
Additional Reading
1.
Informācijpratība sociālajās zinātnēs
2.
Medijpratība: Pamatkurss
3.
Medijpratība: Padziļināts kurss