Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
History of Culture and Communication in Latvia
Course Code
KSK_143
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
Līga Ozoliņa
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To analyse Latvian cultural space and politics together with the students.
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary school level knowledge of Latvian history.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the course, the student will be able to apply the knowledge of Latvian cultural history.
Skills
1.After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to independently analyze cultural processes.
Competences
1.After completing the course, the student will be competent to participate in the dialogue about Latvian cultural space.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To write a critical essay on cultural processes in Latvia.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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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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To write an essay on one of the topical issues of Latvian culture.
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2.
Examination |
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Analytical skills – ability to analyse Latvian cultural policy planning documents (for example, concept, development plan).
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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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Preconditions for independet media system in Latvian cultural and communication's space: from written language and Reformation to nation state. Introduction.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preconditions for independet media system in Latvian cultural and communication's space: from written language and Reformation to nation state. Introduction.
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Media space in Latvia in the 19th century: from Baltic-German newspapers through Neo-Latvians to New Current.
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Media space in Latvia in the 19th century: from Baltic-German newspapers through Neo-Latvians to New Current.
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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National, social and liberal ideas in the Latvian cultural space.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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National, social and liberal ideas in the Latvian cultural space.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mass media system during the first independence of Latvia (1918-1940).
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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 media during the Soviet and German occupation of Latvia I.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mass media during the Soviet and German occupation of Latvia II.
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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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Restoration of democracy and independence - the Golden Age of Latvian press.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dimants, A. (2022). Latvijas prese 200 gados: No Latviešu Avīzēm līdz digitālo mediju laikmetam : Latvijas plašsaziņas mediju sistēmas vēsture no pirmsākumiem līdz mūsdienām. Rīga : Latvijas Mediji. - 367.lpp.
2.
Dreifelds, Juris. (2013) Latvijas preses un citu plašsaziņas līdzekļu attīstība 19.–21. gadsimtā. Stradiņš, Jānis; Jundzis, Tālavs; Zemītis, Guntis (red.) Latvieši un Latvija: Akadēmiskie raksti, III: Atjaunotā Latvijas valsts. Rīga : Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija, 179–213.
Additional Reading
1.
Kasekamp, Andres. (2010) A History of the Baltic States. Palgrave Macmillan.
Other Information Sources
1.
Latvijas mediju arheoloģija. "Satori" 6 raidierakstu sērija par Latvijas mediju vides personībām, aplūkojot brīvās preses atdzimšanu un nostiprināšanos Latvijā no astoņdesmito gadu beigām līdz mūsdienām.