Political economy of media and technology (4966) |
| Credits: 6,0 | | Study load hours: 162 | Period: semester 1 (6sp)  |
| Language of instruction: English | | Exam contract: not possible |
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Prior knowledge of main theoretical schools, basic concepts, research traditions and historical developments within Media & Communication Studies, especially those related to (critical) political economy, is advisable.
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This course provides an overview of (critical) political economy of media and communication, with a focus on evolution towards digital platforms and technology. Particular attention is paid to the critical analysis of digitalisation of (classic) media, digital platforms, data-driven technologies, algorithmization, and socio-economic power relations.
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| Compulsory course material |
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Het studiemateriaal zal via het leerplatform beschikbaar worden gesteld:
* Reader met wetenschappelijke literatuur
* Hand-out van de powerpointpresentaties van de lessen
* Bijkomende materialen (zoals links naar video’s, websites en andere documentatie omtrent (kritische) politieke economie). |
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| Remarks |
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For the second exam opportunity for incoming Erasmus students, exceptions may be made to the standard retake procedure. |
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Case session ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Case study ✔
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Discussion/debate ✔
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Homework ✔
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Porfolio ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Semester 1 (6,00sp)
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | The student must meet all requirements of the partial evaluations in order to pass the course unit. The partial evaluations consist of: 1) the evaluations during the educational period and 2) the evaluation during the examination period.
During the educational period, the student must obtain a passing evaluation for the Portfolio and the Homework in order to be allowed to participate in the oral exam. The Portfolio and Homework are not included in the calculation of the final grade; they only serve as a prerequisite for participation in the oral exam. Any results on attendance or preparation are considered part of the evaluations during the educational period. |
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| Consequences | A student who does not successfully complete the requirements of the evaluation during the educational period (Portfolio and Homework) will not be admitted to the oral exam and cannot pass the course unit. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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Learning outcomes | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
Bachelor of Social Sciences
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- EC
| The bachelor of social sciences graduate has insight into the mutual relationship between the main theoretical strands, basic concepts, research traditions and historical developments within and between the disciplines of sociology, public administration and media & communication studies, as well as in relation to other disciplines in the social sciences and beyond (interdisciplinarity). | | | - DC
| The student understands how theoretical insights on (critical) political economy can be applied to media and technology. | | | - DC
| The student can relate theoretical strands, basic concepts, research traditions and historical developments in media and communication studies concerning (digital) media and technology, to (critical) political economy. | | | - DC
| Students understand the economic characteristics of systems, products and services in the media, communications and information sector. | - EC
| The bachelor of social sciences graduate has knowledge of societal structures, processes, issues and technologies shaping the role and functioning of public and private organisations, policy networks, the media and social movements. | | | - DC
| The student understands how digital marketing industries and business models shape the role and functioning of media and communication systems. | | | - DC
| The student can critically analyse how political-economic power relations are related to the development, position and impact of (digital) media and technology in society. | | | - DC
| Students can identify the consequences of political-economic power relations in media, data and technology for citizens, democracy and society. | - EC
| The bachelor of social sciences graduate can think and act in a problem-solving, self-directed and innovative way, based on critical reflection about the own learning process. | | | - DC
| The student is able to analyse developments regarding media, communication, data and/or technology independently and step-by-step from a (critical) political-economic perspective, as well as reflect on them. | - EC
| The bachelor of social sciences graduate has an understanding of and takes into account the multifaceted influencing factors and the stakeholders, as well as societal relevance, sustainability and impact when realising an assignment.
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| Students understand how their own political-economic examination of media and technology concretely relates 'on the ground' to multifaceted influencing factors and stakeholders. |
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| Included in these programmes | Tolerance3 |
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3 ba major Communicatiewetenschappen (digitalisering) met minor Bestuurskunde (democratie )
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Y
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3 ba major Communicatiewetenschappen (digitalisering) met minor Sociologie (diversiteit)
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Y
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Y
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Exchange Programme Social Sciences
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Y
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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