 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
 | Socio-Economy of the Media | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| UH-B2-SCHUMS-032-M | Compulsory UE | LIBERT Manon | H930 - Sciences Humaines et Sociales |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| H-SICO-201 | Socio-Economy of the Media | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
- Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
- Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
- Information-Communication option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of information-communication
- Develop a critical approach towards the main issues and outcomes in the field of information and communication.
- Analyse social messages, particularly media messages.
- Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
- Understand extensive issues and answer key questions in these disciplines.
- Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
- Conduct relevant research from scientific literature on a particular research topic.
- 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.
- Demonstrate analytical skills.
- 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.
- Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.
Learning Outcomes of UE
The students will be capable of understanding the logic behind the economic and managerial approches of media companies. They will be able to identify these approaches in news production.
Content of UE
Based on theoretical concepts and concrete contemporary cases, the objective of the Socio-economy of the Media (Socio-économie des médias) course is to help the students to understand the main logic, from an economic and managerial point of view, of the actions of media companies.The objective of this course is to describe and analyse the media, as an economic and cultural object, the media strategies of concentration and diversification, as well as the growing marketing and commercial influences within the news production. The different themes covered through this course will be treated in a historical and analytical way.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Presentation and/or works
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Presentation and/or works
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
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Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| H-SICO-201 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| H-SICO-201 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| H-SICO-201 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| H-SICO-201 | The PowerPoint presentations used during the sessions will be made available to the students. These PowerPoint presentations will be progressively posted on the teaching platform Moodle. Scientific and professional texts will also be posted on Moodle. |
Recommended Reading
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| H-SICO-201 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| H-SICO-201 | / |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| H-SICO-201 | Bassoni, M. et Joux, A., (2014), Introduction à l'économie des médias, Paris : Armand Colin ; Cagé, J., Hervé, N., et Viaud, M. L. (2017). L'information à tout prix. I.N.A. ; Domingo, D., Jacquet, A., Le Cam, F., Libert, M., Malcorps, S., Wiard, V., Tixier, F., Burnier, C. (2016). " Socioéconomie des médias d'information francophones belges ". Politique. n°95. ; Gabszewicz J.J. et Sonnac, N., (2010), L'industrie des médias à l'ère numérique, Paris : La Découverte, Repères ; Le Floch, P. et Sonnac, N. (2005). Economie de la presse. Paris : La Découverte ; Sonnac, N. (2009). L'économie de la presse : vers un nouveau modèle d'affaires. Les Cahiers du journalisme, n°20 ; Toussaint-Desmoulins, N. (2004). L'Économie des médias (5e édition). Paris : PUF, Coll. Que sais-je ?; Augey, D. (2003). Les journalistes : petits maillons au bout de la chaîne industrielle. Hermès, 1, n° 35 ; Hamilton J. (2003). All the News That's Fit to Sell: How the Market Transforms Information into News. New Jersey : Princeton University Press , Antoine, F. et Heinderyckx, F. (2011). État des lieux des médias d'information en Belgique francophone (Rapport général introductif), En ligne : egmedia.pcf.be/wpcontent/uploads/2011/03/EGMI_EDL_fullv6_5.pdf. |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| H-SICO-201 | Authorized |