Digital media and civil society (4967) |
| Language of instruction : English |
| Credits: 6,0 | | | | | Period: semester 1 (6sp) | | | | | 2nd Chance Exam1: Yes | | | | | Final grade2: Numerical |
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Sequentiality
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Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
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Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
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- The student has a basic understanding of the main theories and paradigms, basic concepts, and research traditions within communication sciences.
- The student understands how communication sciences relate to sociology, public administration, and other fields within and outside the social sciences.
- The student has knowledge of the societal issues and technologies that shape the role and functioning of media and related stakeholders.
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The course “Digital Media and Civil Society” introduces students to the intricate relationship between digital media technologies and the dynamics of civil society. As digital media have permeated all aspects of everyday life, it is crucial to understand how digital media shape and are shaped by the formation, organization and mobilization of civil society. The aim of this course is therefore to gain an in-depth understanding of the entanglement of digital media within the social organization of civil society. In particular, students will learn about the challenges and opportunities that digital media present for topics such as citizenship, political participation, activism, inclusion, the public sphere, and social justice at large. By doing so, students will be able to (1) situate digital media within their social, cultural, political and economic contexts; (2) critically engage with the implications of digital media for the mobilization and practices of individuals, groups and organizations within civil society; (3) craft responses and formulate solutions to broader societal issues through the application of concepts, theories, and methodologies pertaining to digital media.
Het opleidingsonderdeel "Digital Media and Civil Society" introduceert studenten in de complexe relatie tussen digitale mediatechnologieën en de dynamiek van de burgermaatschappij. Aangezien digitale media alle aspecten van het dagelijks leven doordringen, is het van cruciaal belang te begrijpen hoe digitale media de vorming, organisatie en mobilisatie van de burgermaatschappij beïnvloeden en erdoor worden beïnvloed. Het doel van deze cursus is daarom een diepgaand begrip te krijgen van de verwevenheid van digitale media binnen de sociale organisatie van de burgermaatschappij. In het bijzonder zullen studenten leren over de uitdagingen en kansen die digitale media bieden voor onderwerpen zoals burgerschap, burgerparticipatie, activisme, inclusie, de publieke sfeer en sociale rechtvaardigheid in het algemeen. Door dit te doen, zullen studenten in staat zijn om (1) digitale media te situeren binnen hun sociale, culturele, politieke en economische contexten; (2) kritisch in te gaan op de implicaties van digitale media voor de mobilisatie en praktijken van individuen, groepen en organisaties binnen de burgermaatschappij; (3) antwoorden te formuleren en oplossingen te bedenken voor bredere maatschappelijke vraagstukken door het toepassen van concepten, theorieën en methodologieën met betrekking tot digitale media
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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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Group work ✔
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Homework ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Report ✔
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Semester 1 (6,00sp)
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| Written evaluaton during teaching periode | 5 % |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | A student must obtain a minimum of 10/20 on each evaluation component in order to pass the course. Evaluation comonents include 1) the total of assessments conducted during the instructional period and 2) the assessment conducted during the exam period. Any results based on attendance or preparation are considered part of the assessments during the instructional period |
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| Consequences | A student who scores less than 10/20 on one (or both) of the evaluation components will receive an average score, with a maximum of 9/20 for the course |
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| Additional information | For the group work, sufficient contribution from each student is expected. Peer evaluation is conducted via the Buddycheck program on Blackboard. The factor calculated by this program is multiplied by the group work score for each student. The calculation method and the peer evaluation process are further explained in the study guide/on Blackboard. If there is a significantly smaller contribution, the follow-up process for free-riding behavior will be initiated |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | If the student fails for the group assignment evaluation component, it
will be expected that they complete an alternative individual task in
the second examination period |
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| Compulsory course material |
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Reader consisting of articles and book chapters Powerpoints of the lectures Case session material (slides, articles, assignments...) |
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Learning outcomes Bachelor of Social Sciences
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- EC
| The bachelor of social sciences graduate has knowledge of the main theoretical strands, basic concepts, research traditions and historical developments within the field of the social sciences and can interpret these developments from a social-scientific multidisciplinary perspective. | | | - DC
| The student has insight into the main theories, basic concepts, and research traditions in the field of digital media and civil society | | | | - BC
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| The student can explain the impact of digital media on the organization and mobilization of civil society from a historical, social, and theoretical perspective. | | | | - BC
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| 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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| The student considers sustainability, social relevance, and impact when formulating concrete recommendations on digital media and civil society. | | | | - BC
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| The student takes the socio-cultural context into account when analyzing digital media. | | | | - BC
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| The bachelor of social sciences graduate can identify relevant sources and literature on a well-defined social science issue, collect them and critically analyse them based on a theoretical conceptual framework. | | | - DC
| The student can integrate scientific literature into developing a standpoint on the impact of digital media on the organization and mobilization of civil society. | | | | - BC
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| The student can effectively search for scientific literature on digital media and civil society. | | | | - BC
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| 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 has a thorough knowledge of the opportunities and challenges for civil society in digitalized societies. | | | | - BC
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| The student can explain the impact of digital media on the organization and mobilization of civil society from the perspectives of communication sciences, sociology, public administration, and other disciplines within and outside of the social sciences. | | | | - BC
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| 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 has insight into the social impact of digital media in terms of digitalization, diversity, and democracy. | | | | - BC
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| The student has knowledge of social structures, processes, and stakeholders that shape the use of digital media within civil society. | | | | - BC
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| The bachelor of social sciences graduate is aware of the own role as a social scientist and the own position within a multi-layered, diverse society. | | | - DC
| The student can construct a well-founded standpoint on the impact of digital media on the organization and mobilization of civil society and communicate it appropriately. | | | | - BC
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| The student adopts a healthy critical attitude towards digital media and civil society within a multi-layered, diverse society. | | | | - BC
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| The bachelor of social sciences graduate can share scientific information effectively and collaborate with others to achieve a goal. To this end, they have the skills to communicate in a correct, structured, accessible and convincing way. They are also able to work in a flexible and constructive way in a multidisciplinary and diverse team. | | | - DC
| The student can effectively share scientific literature on grand challenges and related cases with fellow students, and collaboratively arrive at results in a smooth and constructive manner within a multidisciplinary and diverse team. | | | | - BC
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| The student can effectively translate concepts, theories, and schools of thought into accessible language, both within a group and individually. They possess the skills to communicate in a correct, structured, accessible, and persuasive manner. | | | | - BC
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| | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
| Offered in | Tolerance3 |
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3 ba major Bestuurskunde (democratie) met minor Communicatiewetenschappen (digitalisering)
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3 ba major Communicatiewetenschappen (digitalisering) met minor Bestuurskunde (democratie )
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3 ba major Communicatiewetenschappen (digitalisering) met minor Sociologie (diversiteit)
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3 ba major Sociologie (diversiteit) met minor Communicatiewetenschappen (digitalisering)
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Exchange Programme Social Sciences
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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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