DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS in Fall 2023 (CM5053)

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This course provides an introduction to ‘Development Communications’ and to the communication practices that promote development, material change and social justice. The course explores the historical development of the field and the fundamental theories and figures and disciplines- from international development to mass communications-that have defined it as a distinct area of communications study and practice. Through numerous case studies, students explore intercultural and interpersonal communication on local, regional, national and global levels and examine numerous examples of development communications campaigns and civic media focusing on issues of public health, education, women’s empowerment, fair trade, and environmental, economic and cultural sustainability.

Course Master: 
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS (CM5053)
Term: 
Fall 2023
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Graduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Exam Date: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 16:00
Pre-requisites: 
Major=MA: Global Communications OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Development Communications) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Digital Cultures and Industries) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Fashion Track) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Visual & Material Culture Track) OR Major=MSc: Strategic Brand Management
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. analyze the socio-cultural parameters affecting communication and recommend strategic choices;
  2. compare and contrast theories of development communication and articulate their own theoretical position in the field;
  3. conduct critical analyses of field reports and case studies
  4. historically situate the discipline and field of Development Communications and be able to describe the major theories and approaches;
  5. learn to work in teams and collaborate on development communication
  6. organize campaigns based on an informed understanding of development communications theory and knowledge of various media
  7. understand the interface between communication technologies and development and determine the most appropriate form(s) of communication for various development initiatives;

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, September 4, 2023
End Date: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
15:20
18:15
C-101