Programme: Communication and media studies Bachelor’s Programme from 2021/22/Term 1
Subject Role: Compulsory elective
Recommended semester: 5
Objectives
The aim of the subject is to give students the opportunity to make reflections that are valid in both academic and social terms, in connection with a phenomenon that is not specified in advance, but is important from a scientific, technological and social point of view. The focus of the course implementing the subject should always have an innovative element: the topic, the approach, the processing.
Academic results
Knowledge
- Solid knowledge of the conceptualization for studying social processes
- Solid knowledge of conceptualization for studying communication and media phenomena
Skills
- Research skills
- Analytical skills
Attitude
- Presence from social science egocentrism in social science fields
- Openness to social change
Independence and responsibility
- Adoption and enforcement of professional standards
- Independence
Teaching methodology
The objective of the subject is to present and explore a new phenomenon, approach, tool. Accordingly, partly through lectures and partly through independent or team works, students learn about the history, socio-cultural background of the phenomenon or device, and perform some active learning, creative tasks that require independent work.
Materials supporting learning
- A kurzus fókuszában álló témához kapcsolódó és a tantárgy céljaihoz illeszkedő szakirodalomról és további tanulástámogató anyagokról a kurzus oktatója gondoskodik, és teszi azokat elérhetővé a hallgató számára.
- Literature and additional learning support materials related to the topic that is the focus of the course and relevant to the objectives of the subject are provided by the course instructor and made available to the student.
General Rules
General assessment includes that of the class participation, the preparation for the classes, and of the independent assignments.
Performance assessment methods
In connection with the three elements taken into account in the assessment, the course instructor informs the students in time about the assessment aspects and their descriptors
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- performance in class: 15
- partial performance assessment – home work: 25
- partial performance assessment – independent work: 60
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
Class attendance is mandatory according to Code of Education and Examination regulations. Completion of at least half of the assigned homework assignments accepted with at least a 50% grade.
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 96-100 |
| Very good | 85–94% |
| Good | 70–84% |
| Satisfactory | 60–69% |
| Pass | 50–59% |
| Fail | < 50% |
Retake and late completion
Retake and make-up test options are defined by the Code of Education and Examination regulations.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| attendance | 56 |
| preparation | 54 |
| completion of homeworks | 20 |
| preparation for presentation | 50 |
| sum | 180 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 03.06.2024.
Topics covered during the term
| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | 1) Disciplinary contexts2) Reserch fields3) Cultural and social issues related to the topic4) Theoretical literature5) Current reserch in the filed6) Scholarly and general publications related to the field7) Methodologies8) Case studies9) Preparation of analitical and/or project work |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
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