JOUS1000 Advanced Theories of Media and Journalism Research (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

Advancing knowledge and understanding of theories of media and journalism research.

Completion methods

The course is conducted as a distance exam. The exam can be taken anywhere with a network connection and a computer. Exam questions are essay-type and more of an applied nature, as students have access to the literature during the exam. To enroll for the exam students must contact Professor Mikko Villi by email (mikko.villi@jyu.fi). A suitable exam date can be suggested. Professor Villi must be contacted at least two weeks before the desired date.

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of the exam in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the learning environment. 

Learning outcomes

The student

  • increases their command of aspects of contemporary media culture that are specific to journalism
  • understands the significance of theoretical knowledge as the basis of journalistic and media-related expertise 

Additional information

Recommended timing: 4th or 5th year (Journalism Master's Degree Programme students: 1st or 2nd year)

Study materials

Three books from the list.

Literature

  • Three books from the list.
  • Carlson & Lewis 2015 (toim.). Boundaries of Journalism. Professionalism, Practices and Participation
  • Couldry 2012. Media, Society, World: Social Theory and Digital Media Practice
  • Deuze & Witschge 2020. Beyond Journalism.
  • Merrin 2014. Media Studies 2.0.
  • Peters & Broersma 2017 (toim.). Rethinking Journalism Again: Societal Role and Public Relevance in a Digital Age
  • Van Dijck 2013. The Culture of Connectivity. A Critical History of Social Media

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
To enroll for the exam students must contact Professor Mikko Villi by email (mikko.villi@jyu.fi). A suitable exam date can be suggested. Professor Villi must be contacted at least two weeks before the desired date. Exam can also be completed in Finnish.
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of the exam in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the chosen learning environment.
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Distance Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of the exam in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the learning environment.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

To enroll for the exam students must contact Professor Mikko Villi by email (mikko.villi@jyu.fi). A suitable exam date can be suggested. Professor Villi must be contacted at least two weeks before the desired date. The exam can also be completed in Finnish.

Study materials:

Three books from the list.

Literature:
  • Carlson & Lewis 2015 (toim.). Boundaries of Journalism. Professionalism, Practices and Participation
  • Couldry 2012. Media, Society, World: Social Theory and Digital Media Practice
  • Deuze & Witschge 2020. Beyond Journalism
  • Merrin 2014. Media Studies 2.0
  • Peters & Broersma 2017 (toim.). Rethinking Journalism Again: Societal Role and Public Relevance in a Digital Age
  • Van Dijck 2013. The Culture of Connectivity. A Critical History of Social Media

Teaching