Programme: Elective subjects
Subject Role: Elective
Recommended semester: 0
Objectives
The aim of the course is to recognize the role and importance of communication, communication technologies and forms in human society.
Academic results
Knowledge
- Getting to know the role and importance of communication forms and technologies.
Skills
- Skills for analyzing problems in human society
Attitude
- Openness toward other knowledge fields
Independence and responsibility
- Independence
Teaching methodology
Lectures, exercises, presentations.
Materials supporting learning
- A tantárgy elvégzéshez szükséges oktatási anyagok, szakirodalom a kurzus moodle-oldaláról érhető el a hallgatóknak (edu.gtk.bme.hu)
General Rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes formulated in point 2.2 takes place in the form of three midterm tests.
Performance assessment methods
midterm tests
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- 1st summary performance evaluation (1st midterm test): 33
- 2nd summary performance evaluation (2nd midterm test): 33
- 3rd summary performance evaluation (3rd midterm test): 33
- Total: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 90-100 |
| Very good | 80–89 |
| Good | 65–79 |
| Satisfactory | 50–64 |
| Pass | 40–49 |
| Fail | < 40 |
Retake and late completion
Retake and make-up test options are defined by the valid regulations of the University’s Code on Education and Examination.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| classes | 28 |
| preparation for the midterm tests | 32 |
| Total | 60 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Topics covered during the term
– regularities in interpersoanl human communication; – beyond the unmediated forms of communication: mediatechnologies; – interrelation of communication and technology; – the transformation of communication social practices; – cultural adaptation of communication technologies; – publicity and communication; – information recording, storage and transmission and energy usage; – communication technologies, power and social (communication) control
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Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| dr. Szabó Levente | egyetemi adjunktus | szabo.levente@gtk.bme.hu |
| dr. Szakadát István | egyetemi docens | szakadat.istvan@gtk.bme.hu |