Changing Media Culture (OPEN UNI)

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the media and media culture as social, economic and technological phenomena. They will be able to explain the historical changes and current trends in media and journalism. Students will be able to interpret communication cases in terms of entertainment theory, the theory of public sphere, freedom of speech, social responsibility in communication, and the power of the media.

Course is implemented as contact or online teaching. Lectures 18 h / independent study 117 h

Lecture and book exam

The course uses a numerical grading scale 1–5. In the numerical scale, 0 (zero) means fail.

Language of instruction Finnish