POLS335 Практика: Демокрация и медии
Анотация:
The course will challenge students to elaborate on and test the modern concepts of power and democracy via the instrument and perspective of mass media. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelations between power holders and journalists/media and the challenges before their often troubled relations. The students will have chance to access and individually evaluate a particular case in order to better understand the complicated nature and mutual dependence of contemporary politics and media, respectively between the quality of democracy and the amount and reliability of information the media process on daily basis. Overall, the course is designed to build strong research abilities and skills in the students, emphasizing on the critical and comparative approach.
Преподавател(и):
гл. ас. Катя Христова-Вълчева д-р
доц. Антоний Гълъбов д-р
гл. ас. Петя Георгиева д-р
гл. ас. Любомир Стефанов д-р
Описание на курса:
Компетенции:
1) know:
- The role and functions of media in contemporary politics and society;
- Contemporary and recent time socio-political history of the world.
- basic political definitions and terms;
2) are capable of:
- conducting in-depth analyzes of specific examples and documentation
Предварителни изисквания:
Students should have the following knowledge and/or skills:
- Excellent English language
- Strong analytical and academic research skills
- Sound knowledge of the various contemporary political and economic media
- Familiarity with the role, methods, goals and tools of contemporary political and economic governance
Форми на провеждане:
Редовен
Учебни форми:
Практика, практикум
Език, на който се води курса:
Английски
Теми, които се разглеждат в курса:
Средства за оценяване:
Written assignment 100 %
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS ON THE FORMATION OF THE FINAL GRADE:
The students are required to participate actively in the discussions to follow the presentation of each individual topic regarding research approach, methodology, empirical data, etc. They are also expected to maintain weekly contacts with the lecturer in order to receive in-time feedback and proper monitoring on their working progress.