HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION
- Course
- COMM261 - HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION
- Department
- Journalism - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course provides an introductory overview of the major elements, events and themes in the history of human communication. The weekly topics are organized according to the emergence of specific forms of mass media, including printing, the newspaper, magazines, radio, cinema, television and the internet. The course also addresses the rise of advertising and public relations and their role in the broader history of media. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of technology in mass communication, the convergence between different forms of media, the connection between media and culture, and the role of media in globalizing the processes of communication.
HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 1. Describe and evaluate a systematic knowledge of the history of mass communication
- 02 2. Interpret the various theoretical issues raised by the history of communication
- 03 3. Assess the role played by technology in mass communication practices
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course |
| Week 2 | History of Newspapers |
| Week 3 | Colonial, Partisan, Penny Periods in American Journalism |
| Week 4 | Yellow Journalism and Modern Journalism Period in American Journalism |
| Week 5 | History of Magazines |
| Week 6 | 19th and 20th Century Magazines |
| Week 7 | History of Radio |
| Week 8 | Mid-term Exam Week |
| Week 9 | History of Television |
| Week 10 | History of Television, History of Motion Pictures |
| Week 11 | History of Motion Pictures, Talkies |
| Week 12 | History of Non-fiction Cinema |
| Week 13 | History of Advertising |
| Week 14 | History of Public Relations |
| Week 15 | Final Exam Week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. George Rodman, Making Sense of Media: An Introduction to Mass Communication (2001) Allyn and Bacon
- 02 2. David Crowley - Paul Heyer, Communication in History - Technology, Culture, Society: (6th Edition) (2015) Routledge
- 03 3. John Vivian; The Media of Mass Communication: (2016) Allyn and Bacon
- 04 4. J.R Dominick, The Dynamics of Mass Communication: (12th Edition) (2013) McGraw Hill
Learning Outcomes
- L01 1. Describe and evaluate a systematic knowledge of the history of mass communication
- L02 2. Interpret the various theoretical issues raised by the history of communication
- L03 3. Assess the role played by technology in mass communication practices
Program Outcomes
- P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |