CPT-12806 Communication Theory

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Contents:

This course offers a survey of communication theories. The emphasis is on interpersonal communication, public forms of communication and on the broad sociological functioning of old and new communication and information technologies and processes. Attention is given to the history of communication thoughts by situating and discussing key theories and thinkers in the frame of historical development. Attention is also given to the history of communication science as a discipline, its philosophical groundings, its founding fathers and the development of different kinds of communication models.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- outline the development of communication theories and models;
- explain the main communication theories and their underlying assumptions, and;
- apply communication theories to existing processes of communication.

Activities:

- literature study;
- (guest) lectures;
- workshops and discussion

Examination:

- written exam (incl. literature study) (90%);
- practical assignment (5%);
- participation in practical's and classes (5%).
The minimum mark for the written exam is 5.50.

Literature:

To be announced.