 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
 | Communications Theories | ||
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 special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly 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-B1-SCHUMS-020-M | Compulsory UE | LIBERT Manon | H950 - Info-Com |
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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 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| H-SICO-100 | Communications Theories | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
| H-SICO-101 | Mock exam in Communication Theories | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | ?% |
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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.
- 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.
- Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
- Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of the course, students should be able to understand and explain the main theories of communication, put them into context and discuss their evolution.
Content of UE
The course Théories de la communication is aimed at students starting a Bachelor's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences. Its objective is to apprehend communication as an object of study in the social sciences, through its main definitions and approaches. The course analyses the main theoretical currents and postures that have marked the study of interpersonal and mass communication since the beginning of the 20th century. The behaviourist approach, functionalist theories, mathematical communication theory and the orchestral model of communication are some of the theoretical reference points discussed. The course seeks to highlight the links between the theories of communication and the economic, cultural, ideological or scientific contexts in which they have taken place.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- 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-100 |
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| H-SICO-101 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| H-SICO-100 |
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| H-SICO-101 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| H-SICO-100 | |
| H-SICO-101 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| H-SICO-100 | 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. |
| H-SICO-101 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| H-SICO-100 | |
| H-SICO-101 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| H-SICO-100 | / |
| H-SICO-101 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| H-SICO-100 | Quelques références bibliographiques : Buhler, M. (1974). Schémas d'études et modèles de communication. Communication et langages, n°24, pp. 3143 ; Breton, P., Proulx, S. (1996). L'explosion de la Communication. Paris, La Découverte ; Hall, S., Albaret, M., Gamberini, M.C. (1994). Codage/décodage. Réseaux, 12, n°68 ; McLuhan, M. (1990, 1ère éd. 1964). Pour comprendre les médias. Les prolongements technologiques de l'homme. Seuil ; Maigret, E. (2015). Sociologie de la communication et des médias, Paris, Armand Colin ; Mattelart, A., Mattelart, M. (2004). Histoires des théories de la communication. Paris, La Découverte ; Meunier, J. (2003). Approches systémiques de la communication: Systémisme, mimétisme, cognition. Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgique: De Boeck Supérieur. |
| H-SICO-101 | Not applicable |
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-100 | Authorized |
| H-SICO-101 | Authorized |