Political Action in the Network Society

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Political Action in the Network Society
Leerdoelen	1. To describe the general characteristics of political actors in the Internet age based on the assigned literature, lectures and seminars. 2. To understand the role media and communications play in the Network Society and with reference to political action. 3. Toapply theories to analyze the domain of digital politics. 4. To critically examine studies on digital politics and to produce conceptually and theoretically sound essays. 5. To have the capacity to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Omschrijving	This course unit discusses how the advent of the Internet has laid grounds for changes in the field of politics and political participation. Throughout 7 lectures and in accompanying seminars we study how the network society asks for adaptation on the side of political actors and discuss the role of media and journalism within global digital spheres. Questions we address amongst others are: What do we mean by network society? What is the role of media and digital technology with regards to politics and social change? And: What forms do journalism as well as political activism take in the social media age?
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, werkcollege
Toetsvorm	actieve participatie, digitale toetsing, schriftelijke opdracht(en)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	M. Esteve Del Valle, PhD.
Docent(en)	C. Dagoula, PhD. , M. Esteve Del Valle, PhD. , Q. Zhu, PhD.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs To be announced €  30,00
Entreevoorwaarden	Access to year 2 of the bachelor’s degree programme of Media Studies and Journalism
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Course units for exchange students 2 semester I b verplicht Ba Media Studies  (Journalism Studies) 2 semester I b verplicht Ba Media Studies  (Politics and Global Citizenship) 2 semester I b verplicht Ba Media Studies  (Pre-master Social Media and Society) 3 semester I b verplicht Facultaire Minor Journalism 3 semester I b verplicht Facultaire Minor Journalistiek 3 semester I b verplicht Facultaire Minor Mediastudies 3 semester I b keuzegroep