Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to Communication Theories
Course Code
KSK_258
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
Ilva Skulte
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 at the beginning of the Bachelor programme was designed as an explanation of theoretical foundations of communication. Its purpose is to provide basic knowledge in communication theories, to analyse different types of communication and different approaches to building of theories, as well as the history of these theories, providing an overview of the most important concepts, laws of communication theories, communication models and their elements, to teach students how to accurately use main terms of communication theories and to use the learned theoretical models in the analysis of communication situations.
Preliminary Knowledge
None.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering the course students know communication theories and their types.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the course students orient in communication theories, know their main elements, different levels and approaches, able to practically analyse the communication situation.
Competences
1.As a result of mastering the course students obtain competence in the area of communication theories and basics of analysis.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To conceptually explain elements, structure and activities of the communication process.
To provide an overview of the most important approaches to, concepts, laws of communication theories, communication models and their elements.
To accurately use main terms of communication theories and to apply mastered theoretical models in the analysis of communication situations.
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Examination
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Participation in lectures and seminars, quality of answers, electronic tests, report, analysis, examination.
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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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Introduction. What is communication? Communication models. Signs and symbols.
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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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Introduction. What is communication? Communication models. Signs and symbols.
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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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Communication society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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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 society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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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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Basics of semiotics.
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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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Analysis of a communication situation.
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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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Mass culture.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mass culture.
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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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Organisational communication theories. Intercultural communication theories.
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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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Visiting lecture (the time and room will be updated).
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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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Visiting lecture (the time and room will be updated).
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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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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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Introduction. What is communication? Communication models. Signs and symbols.
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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. What is communication? Communication models. Signs and symbols.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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 society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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 society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basics of semiotics.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of a communication situation.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mass culture.
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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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Organisational communication theories. Intercultural communication theories.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Grāmatas:
2.
Agejevs, V. Semiotika. – Rīga: Jumava, 2005.
3.
Apsalons, E. Komunikācijas kompetence. Kā saprasties un veidot attiecības. – Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC 2013.
4.
Fiske, J. Introduction to Communication Studies. 2nd. ed. – London: Routledge, 1990.
5.
Krolkke, Ch., Srensen, A.S. Gender Communication. Theories and Analyses. From Silence to Performance. = Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publ., 2006.
6.
Mattelart, A., Mattelart, M. Theories of Communication. A Short Introduction. – London; Sage, 1998.
7.
Raksti krājumos un žurnālos:
8.
Benjamins, V. Mākslas darbs tā tehniskās reproducējamības laikmetā.//Iluminācijas. – Rīga, Laikmetīgās mākslas centrs, 2005., 152. – 187.lpp.
9.
Berger, Ch.R. Interpersonal Communication: Theoretical Perspectives, Future Prospects.// Journal of Communication. September, 2005., pp. 415. - 436.
10.
Bourdieu, P. Authorized Language. The Social Conditions for the Effectiveness of Ritual Discourse.// Communication Theories; critical concepts in media and cultural studies. – London: Routledge, 2006, Vol. 2., pp. 225. – 233.
11.
Habermas, J. Toward a Critique of the theory of Meaning. // Communication Theories; critical concepts in media and cultural studies. – London: Routledge, 2006, Vol. 2., pp. 201. – 222.
12.
Stohl, C. Globalizing organizational Communication. //The New Handbook of Organizational Communication. – London, Sage, 2001., pp. 327 - 356.
13.
Tompkins, Ph., K. Organizational Communication. Prelude and Prospects. //The New Handbook of Organizational Communication. – London, Sage, 2001., pp. xvii- xxix.
14.
Wilson, D, Sperber, D, An outline of relevance theory.// Communication Theories; critical concepts in media and cultural studies. – London: Routledge, 2006, Vol. 2., pp. 180 .- 195.