Explore fundamental theories and concepts of communication science from ancient times to modern media.
Explore fundamental theories and concepts of communication science from ancient times to modern media.
This comprehensive course examines the evolution and importance of communication science, covering essential theories, models, and concepts from mass, interpersonal, and intrapersonal communication. Led by Professor Rutger de Graaf, students explore historical developments, dominant theoretical approaches, and key communication models while understanding how communication shapes our social and cultural reality.
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What you'll learn
Understand the history and development of communication science
Master dominant theoretical approaches in communication
Analyze key models and concepts in the field
Explore the evolution of media landscapes
Evaluate different communication paradigms
Understand cultural and social aspects of communication
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9 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course explores the development and key concepts of communication science from antiquity to the present day. The curriculum covers three main approaches: technical, cultural, and social perspectives on communication. Students learn about classical theories, linear effect models, reception approaches, and cultural dimensions of communication. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications in modern media contexts.
The Beginnings of Communication Science
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Technical Approaches to Communication Science
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Cultural and Social Approaches to Communication Science
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Final Exam
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Communication Science Scholar Specializing in Media History and Research Methodologies
Rutger de Graaf is a distinguished academic holding dual Master's degrees in Classical History and Communication Science from the University of Amsterdam. His career began in market research before pursuing doctoral research on nineteenth-century newspaper evolution at Utrecht University, culminating in his 2010 thesis "Journalistiek in beweging." Currently serving as a lecturer in the Department of Communication Science at UvA, he teaches courses in Communication Science, Ethics, and Theory. His research interests encompass communication theory, media history, and research methodologies, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches including in-depth interviewing, audience surveys, and frame analysis to understand the complexities of communication.
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