SFB53022 Political Communication 2 (Spring 2025)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Mandatory course for Bachelor in International Communication with a specialisation in political communication.

Absolute requirements

SFB51516 Political Communication 1 or equivalent

Lecture Semester

2nd semester (spring)

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

The student has

• a thorough understanding of the most recent trends and developments in the field of political communication

• advanced knowledge how these central ideas and concepts in political communication such as power, agenda-setting, media development and media influence.

Skills

The student is able to

• apply theories, concepts and models to describe, analyse and discuss political communication.

• do comparative analyses of media outlets and political communications in democracies.

General competence

The student can

• disseminate complex theories both orally and in writing.

• apply concepts and models to describe and understand complex social and political issues.

Content

This module builds on Political Communication 1 and explores central ideas, theories, and models necessary to analyse, understand and apply political communication. Specifically this course emphasises on the significance of communication in politics and how our knowledge, attitudes and behaviour is connected to political issues and influenced through political communication.

Forms of teaching and learning

A combination of seminars, lectures, videos and online activities.

Workload

approx. 280 hours

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

•  A procedural essay of approximately 1500 (+/- 10%) words assigned by the tutor must be approved.

• An op-ed article (600 words) on a political issue must be submitted and approved.

Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.

Examination

The module is assessed with a 3000 (+/- 10%) words individual essay at the end of the semester. Essay questions assigned by the tutor. The essay is graded on the A - F grading scale.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner, or two internal examiners will be involved in the assessment.

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

A new and postponed exam is conducted simultaneously with the next regular exam. However, the department management may decide to arrange a postponed exam in the following semester for students with valid absence from the regular exam.

Course evaluation

This course is evaluated by a

• End-term evaluation (compulsory)

The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.

Literature

Mcnair, Brian An Introduction to Political Communication, Routledge

Kenski, Kate and Jamieson H. Kathleen (2019) The Oxford Handbook of Political communication, Oxford University Press

In addition, a digital compendium with relevant texts and articles will be available at the start of the semester online.