Кто читает:: Департамент политологии и международных отношений

Статус:: Курс по выбору

Когда читается:: 3-й курс, 3 модуль

Преподаватель

Тюркин Михаил Вячеславович

Full Syllabus

Abstract

In the age of postindustial society, post-modern culture and digitalization political sphere is getting increasingly mediatized which results, for instance, in the merger of political and media elites. The course is focused on various aspects of political communications and sheds light on how media cover and at the same time shape domestic and foreign politics of different actors, including states, international organizations and a variery of non-governmental agents. Students of this course will be given theoretical and practical tools to critically analyze relevent politial agenda formed by opinion leaders, bloggers and professional journalists via traditional and new media outles. These comprise print and online newspapers, radio and podcasts, TV and YouTube channels as well as different digital platforms, etc.

Learning Objectives

Familiarization of students with the key debates and trends in contemporary media studies as well as communication theory at the intersection with political science.
The ability to practically implement this theoretical apparatus in media production and media analytics.

Expected Learning Outcomes

knows basic concepts, tendencies and debates in media and communication studies
applies the theories when analyzing relevant news agenda
works with political information: finds, defines and uses the information from different media sources
understands the role of traditional and social media in the political context
reckons ethical dilemmas in media and media production;
knows basic OSINT-instruments and uses them, if necessary;
writes simple journalistic texts in different genres, ranging from news to opinion pieces
uses storytelling techniques when creating media content on policy-related topics
visualizes their media content on political topics

Course Contents

1. Communication theories and political science.
2. Mediatization of politics.
3. Politics, news and propaganda.
4. Globalization and media.
5. Regionalization and media.
6. Contemporary politics, soft power and media.
7. Practical sessions.

Assessment Elements

Participation during the classes - 0,3
Students' participation assessment is based on their contributions during class discussions, their engagement with the course material and classmates and the quality of the completed hometasks. Students will have the opportunity to improve their participation grade throughout the semester by actively engaging in discussions, asking questions, and demonstrating a willingness to learn from their peers.
Final Project - 0,4
The students are expected to create an analytical article, expert interview or any other material (video, podcast, series of posts) relevant to the current social or political agenda. The topic should be chosen and discussed with the tutor in advance.
Homework - 0,3
The task is to discuss several controversial cases from the history of the Russian or foreign political media field through the prism of debates. There will be two cases, three groups of interests will be working on each case. The aim of each group (media managers, journalists, audience) is to convince the others in their own point of view on the problem and suggest the solution of the ethical dilemma. The cases will be announced a week before and the groups will be formed at the same time.

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 3rd module
0.4 * Final Project - 0,4 + 0.3 * Homework - 0,3 + 0.3 * Participation during the classes - 0,3

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Doing visual ethnography, Pink, S., 2013
How we think : digital media and contemporary technogenesis, Hayles, N. K., 2012

Recommended Additional Bibliography

The citizen audience : crowds, public, and individuals, Butsch, R., 2008
The handbook of media audiences, , 2014

Бакалаврская программа «Политология и мировая политика»

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