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Media Competence

Niveau

Consolidation

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

The students know the structure and characteristics of the Austrian media land-scape. They can identify and critically reflect on areas of media competence. Furthermore, they will be familiar with the economic networks of various media areas on a national and international level.

Prerequisites for the course

Modul KMG, Modul ANK

Course content

The students get to know and discuss current questions of media ethics. They critically reflect on their use of media, question structures and develop possible solutions.
The students learn about the special features of the Austrian media landscape and the significance of the Austrian media in an international comparison. They recognize media quality and know about the influence and special features of Austrian media policy.

Recommended specialist literature

• Hüffel, C. & Rohrer, A. & Wallner, A.-M. & Süssenbacher, D. (Hrsg.) (2017). Medien und Politik: Zur Lage der Zukunft der Medien(landschaft) in Österreich. Wien: Holzhausen Verlag.
• Beck, K. (2018). Das Mediensystem Deutschlands: Strukturen, Märkte, Regulierung. 2. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.

Assessment methods and criteria

written exam

Language

German

Number of ECTS credits awarded

2

Share of e-learning in %

100

Semester hours per week

1.0

Planned teaching and learning method

k.A

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

4

Name of lecturer

will be available soon

Academic year

Key figure of the course/module

MEK1

Type of course/module

lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

none