Grundlagen der Medienwissenschaft (Vorlesung) Introduction Mediated Communication

[MA-MED 1] Introduction Mediated Communication (Lecture)

Hinweis: Das Ausfüllen der Einschreibungsbefragung ist zwingend erforderlich um an dem Kurs teilzunehmen (Deadline: 12/10/2025, 15:00 Uhr).

Zeit:                                   Di, 10:00-12:00

Ort:                                    ONLINE (mostly asynchronous)

Dozentin:                         Matilda Irion (Prof. Dr. Silvia Westerwick)

Kursbeschreibung:

The course will introduce students to mediated communication-science, including basic terms and methods. It will discuss foundations of mediated communication and its impact on society and individuals.

This discussion will include the role of media of various forms (TV, print media, video games, the Internet) in influencing various domains such as violence, health, and politics.

Readings and lectures will consider work on the communication process and on the impact of mediated messages on people’s knowledge, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors.

The lecture will be held in English with a bilingual approach: Assignments can be completed in English or in German, Q&A sessions are also using both languages.