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Social Media (DN_161)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Doctoral Studies
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Markus Hermann Meckl
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Information and Communication Science; Political Science; Social Anthropology; Sociology
Language:English
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Communication Theory; Media and communications
Objective
To study the paradigms of theoretical interpretation of social media, to develop the skills of empirical analysis of social media.
Prerequisites
Communication and Cultural Theories.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students understand concepts as well as key issues in new/ social media research, and are aware of the paradigms of theoretical research and conceptualisation.
Skills
1.Students are able to define problem cases of social media usage, interpret and explain them in the context of communication theories.
Competence
1.Students apply their knowledge to deal with practical and theoretical issues, conduct research and make recommendations on the use of social media platforms.
