Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
• Information-Communication option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of information-communication
• Master the communication tools of an organisation and the professional techniques of journalism.
• Develop a critical approach towards the main issues and outcomes in the field of information and communication.
• Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
• Develop and structure reasoning and arguments by mobilising concepts and methods specific to disciplines of human and social sciences.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, on issues related to human and social sciences.
• Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
• Produce an analysis independently and in collaboration with peers, while demonstrating thoroughness.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Following this course, students will be able to: -present, explain and illustrate the models and theories of communication, -define the concepts of these theories, -identify the changing conceptions of communication, identify the advantages and limitations of each theory, read an article on the communication and place it in a current theory.

Content of UE

AA1.Theoretical Cours: Communications theories 1.Les current mechanists of the communication: the information theory; sociological approach of the mass communications; structural theories; psychological theories in interindividual communication. 2. Evolution through the new linguistic theories. 3. Comprehensive approaches and systemic: cybernetics, systemic, anthropology. AA2. Training of formation 2: tutoring between students

Prior Experience

Nothing

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination on mastery of theories and concepts, on abilities to illustrate the concepts and to comment on documents. Closed questions and open questions (memory, understanding and reflection) Oral presentation of a group work

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

see Term 2