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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Lāsma Šķestere
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Communication Science
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Media and communications

Objective

The purpose of drafting of a course paper is to strengthen theoretical knowledge in the field of communication sciences, to improve research skills and competences, which are necessary to autonomously draft a high-level empirical research in multimedia communication, photography, journalism or public relations.

Prerequisites

History of Ideas.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students know in depth the theoretical framework, principles, structure and practical work methods of the branch of information and communication science, which are necessary for the implementation of research projects in photography, journalism, multimedia communication or public relations. Know in depth the history of development, the theory and current challenges of the branch of information and communication science, including critical understanding of theory and research methodology.

Skills

1.Students are able to autonomously select a pressing and innovative topic for their research project in the branch of information and communication science and to implement it. Know how to select and use research methods corresponding to the branch of information and communication sciences to implement research projects in photography, journalism, multimedia communication or public relations in a professional and innovative way.

Competence

1.In accordance with the peculiarities of the branch of information and communication science, students are able to independently obtain, select and analyse information and use it to do research work. Able to lead complex research projects and assume responsibility for decision-making in unpredictable work and learning conditions, as well as assume responsibility for management of professional development of persons or teams. Able to assume responsibility for the effects of their professional activity on the environment and community, as well as understand professional ethics of the branch of information and communication sciences.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Journalism4BachelorRequired
Multimedia Communication4BachelorRequired
Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Photography 4BachelorRequired
Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Public Relations4BachelorRequired
International Relations - European Studies4BachelorRequired
Multimedia Communication6BachelorRequired