NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Course Description

Focusing primarily on the internet and digital cultures, this course will explore the theoretical and practical debates that have developed around the concept of ‘new media’. Topics to be studied include interactivity, social networking, media convergence, cyberculture and the emergence of ‘web 2.0’. Are these developments anticipated by pre-existing studies of communication practice, or are new theoretical models required to understand them?

NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Acquire a systematic knowledge of the historical development of new media and related technologies
2. 02 2. Develop an understanding of the major theoretical approaches to the study of new media
3. 03 3. Demonstrate critical and interpretative skills in the analysis of academic literature.
4. 04 4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate critical ideas in writing and in class discussion
5. 05 5. Carry out independent and original research based on appropriate research questions, using and evaluating a range of material in order to arrive at conclusions

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Course reader (PDF documents on Moodle)
2. 02 Lister, M. and Dovey, J. (2009). New Media: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge.
3. 03 Glen Creeber and Royston Martin (eds), Digital Culture: Understanding New Media (London: Open University Press, 2008).

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 Solving the architectural problems by making use of the research methods (skill).
2. P02 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to architecture independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
3. P03 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of architecture and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
4. P04 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems of architecture (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
5. P05 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
6. P06 Systematically transferring the current developments of architecture and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).
7. P07 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
8. P08 Proficiency in inglish- and establishing written and oral communication with english (Communication and Social Competency).
9. P09 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of architecture (Communication and Social Competency).
10. P10 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the architectural data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).
11. P11 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the architectural issues area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
12. P12 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the architecture) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
13. P13 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).

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