| Objectives: |
This course concentrates on theoretical approaches to the study of media and political communication as well as case studies from different countries. The course is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the concept of media as well as key theoretical approaches to the study of media; discusses the role of media in national development and action; and specifies how different events become news. Also, the analysis of news is taught complemented by the examination of the effects of media. Theory is supported by numerous examples from the world countries’ history as well as different media examples. The second part of the course concentrates on political communication. Here, students learn the concept of political communication, advertising and public relations with the reference to the case of the US and UK. Finally, the last part of the course focuses of the country cases. Here the students are introduced the role of media in the US during the XXth century; the role and status of media in Russia; importance of digital platforms during two revolutions in Ukraine; and the role of online media in Iran. On the basis of this cases, students are invited to analyze the place and role of media in different political systems and regimes as well as the impact of digital media on political process. |