Introduction to Communication Theories

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:4.00

Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:25:40

Study Course Information
Course Code:		KSK_258		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Communication Sciences		Target Audience:		Communication Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ilva Skulte
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		5	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		10
Classes (count)		3	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		6
Total Contact Hours								16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
None.
Objective:
The course at the beginning of the Bachelor programme was designed as an explanation of theoretical foundations of communication. Its purpose is to provide basic knowledge in communication theories, to analyse different types of communication and different approaches to building of theories, as well as the history of these theories, providing an overview of the most important concepts, laws of communication theories, communication models and their elements, to teach students how to accurately use main terms of communication theories and to use the learned theoretical models in the analysis of communication situations.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction. What is communication? Communication models. Signs and symbols.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Communication society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
3	Basics of semiotics.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	Analysis of a communication situation.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	Mass culture.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Organisational communication theories. Intercultural communication theories.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
7	Visiting lecture (the time and room will be updated).			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction. What is communication? Communication models. Signs and symbols.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Communication society and language. Levels of communication. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Basics of semiotics.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	Analysis of a communication situation.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	Mass culture.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
6	Organisational communication theories. Intercultural communication theories.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To conceptually explain elements, structure and activities of the communication process. To provide an overview of the most important approaches to, concepts, laws of communication theories, communication models and their elements. To accurately use main terms of communication theories and to apply mastered theoretical models in the analysis of communication situations.
Assessment Criteria:
Participation in lectures and seminars, quality of answers, electronic tests, report, analysis, examination.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of mastering the course students know communication theories and their types.
Skills:		As a result of mastering the course students orient in communication theories, know their main elements, different levels and approaches, able to practically analyse the communication situation.
Competencies:		As a result of mastering the course students obtain competence in the area of communication theories and basics of analysis.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Grāmatas:
2	Agejevs, V. Semiotika. – Rīga: Jumava, 2005.
3	Apsalons, E. Komunikācijas kompetence. Kā saprasties un veidot attiecības. – Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC 2013.
4	Fiske, J. Introduction to Communication Studies. 2nd. ed. – London: Routledge, 1990.
5	Krolkke, Ch., Srensen, A.S. Gender Communication. Theories and Analyses. From Silence to Performance. = Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publ., 2006.
6	Mattelart, A., Mattelart, M. Theories of Communication. A Short Introduction. – London; Sage, 1998.
7	Raksti krājumos un žurnālos:
8	Benjamins, V. Mākslas darbs tā tehniskās reproducējamības laikmetā.//Iluminācijas. – Rīga, Laikmetīgās mākslas centrs, 2005., 152. – 187.lpp.
9	Berger, Ch.R. Interpersonal Communication: Theoretical Perspectives, Future Prospects.// Journal of Communication. September, 2005., pp. 415. - 436.
10	Bourdieu, P. Authorized Language. The Social Conditions for the Effectiveness of Ritual Discourse.// Communication Theories; critical concepts in media and cultural studies. – London: Routledge, 2006, Vol. 2., pp. 225. – 233.
11	Habermas, J. Toward a Critique of the theory of Meaning. // Communication Theories; critical concepts in media and cultural studies. – London: Routledge, 2006, Vol. 2., pp. 201. – 222.
12	Stohl, C. Globalizing organizational Communication. //The New Handbook of Organizational Communication. – London, Sage, 2001., pp. 327 - 356.
13	Tompkins, Ph., K. Organizational Communication. Prelude and Prospects. //The New Handbook of Organizational Communication. – London, Sage, 2001., pp. xvii- xxix.
14	Wilson, D, Sperber, D, An outline of relevance theory.// Communication Theories; critical concepts in media and cultural studies. – London: Routledge, 2006, Vol. 2., pp. 180 .- 195.