MGC3/S14 European Media and Communication Policies 5 cr

  • Tue 27.04., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD XI
  • Wed 28.04., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX
  • Thu 29.04., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX
  • Tue 4.5., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX
  • Wed 5.5., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IV
  • Thu 6.5., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX
  • Fri 7.5., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX
  • Tue 11.5., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX
  • Wed 12.5., 16-18, University Main Building, AUD IX

Professor Hannu Nieminen. 40 students at the most will be accepted to the course in registration order.

Preregistration in WebOodi is required: 18.-24.2.2010.

IMPORTANT! This course is organized in English, all the coursework including the final work will be in English.

ECTS credits: 5

Teacher

Hannu Nieminen 062139

Objectives

  • familiarising students with the main principles and institutions of European media and communication policies
  • equipping students with conceptual and theoretical tools to analyse the development of the media and communication in European countries
  • topics include European media systems, copyright issues, audiovisual media regulation, Public Service Broadcasting, telecommunication regulation, self-regulation practices, media ethics

Completion

Methods of working:
  • lectures and discussion
  • course assignments, based on e-articles
  • coursework (an essay)
  • participation required at least to seven sessions

Participation:

  • maximum number of participants: 40
  • students are expected to participate actively in discussions, deliver their course assignments in time, and submit their coursework by the 10th of March

Required reading:

At least two of the following:

  • Hallin, Daniel C. and Paolo Mancini (2004) Comparing Media Systems: Three Models of Media and Politics. Cambridge: C.U.P..
  • Harcourt, Alison (2005) The European Union and the regulation of media markets. European Policy Research Unit Series. Manchester: Manchester University Press.
  • Michalis, Maria (2007) Governing European Communications: From Unification to Coordination. Plymouth: Lexington Books.
  • Harrison, Jackie and Lorna Woods (2007) European Broadcasting Law and Policy. Cambridge: C.U.P.
  • Terzis, Georgios (ed.) (2008) European Media Governance: The Brussels Dimension. Bristol: Intellect.

Grading

Assessment scale: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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