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200113 SE Advanced Seminar: Work, Economy, and Society (2024W)

Medienpsychologie

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Vertiefungsseminare können nur fürs Pflichtmodul B verwendet werden! Eine Verwendung fürs Modul A4 Freie Fächer ist nicht möglich.
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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 11.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 18.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal H Psychologie KG Liebiggasse 5
  • Friday 15.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal H Psychologie KG Liebiggasse 5
  • Friday 29.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal H Psychologie KG Liebiggasse 5
  • Friday 13.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal H Psychologie KG Liebiggasse 5
  • Friday 10.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal H Psychologie KG Liebiggasse 5
  • Friday 24.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal H Psychologie KG Liebiggasse 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Media psychology investigates and explains media usage based on human behavior, thinking, actions, and emotions. The goal of media psychology is to provide well-founded and nuanced contributions to often controversial topics such as fake news or aggression through video games. In this seminar, students will be introduced to psychological theories that are particularly relevant in the field of media. On the one hand, already familiar theories from the students' studies will be deepened, and on the other hand, it will be demonstrated how these theories can be applied to media usage.

Preliminary Schedule and Covered Topics:

- October 11: Introduction (9:45 – 11:15)
- October 18: Literature Search & Presentation Techniques
- November 15: Fundamentals of Communication
- November 29: Persuasion & Competence
- December 13: Media Socialization & Media Competence I
- January 10: Media Socialization & Media Competence II
- January 24: Media Design & Didactics

Examples of subtopics include: The role of attention in communication and how it can be enhanced (Fundamentals of Communication), how persuasive messages are processed and what significance this has for campaigns (Persuasion & Competence), how violent media influence aggressive behavior (Media Socialization & Competence), or the benefits of game-based learning (Media Design & Didactics).

The course does not require any prior knowledge.

Assessment and permitted materials

The seminar takes place every two weeks, with each session consisting of two units. In each session, two topics are covered, for which a small group (2-3 people) prepares a 45-minute presentation with an interactive component. This presentation accounts for 70% of the final grade.

The remaining 30% of the grade is based on attendance, active participation, and smaller written assignments. Detailed information on this will be provided in the introductory session on October 11.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the course, students must achieve at least 50% of the total points. In addition, attendance is mandatory; a maximum of two units (equivalent to one session) may be missed.

Examination topics

The presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria: content concept, didactic concept, design and style, as well as time management.

Reading list

Introductory literature for the individual presentations will be provided in the first session.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 09.10.2024 13:06