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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module introduces first year Communication and Multimedia students to concepts and theories that will assist them in contextualizing an introduction to broad psychological theories of communication. It aims to familiarize students with a range of ideas and theories which have influenced the broad multi-disciplinary area and facilitate an overview of social-psychology’s importance and relevance. Many of these theories will feed directly into student’s research and production in subsequent years and help to build critical and creative awareness, as they work towards their final production/dissertation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the core concepts of the theoretical perspectives examined within the module. 2. Present a theoretically informed appreciation of a major theory of communications psychology. 3. Write an academic essay on the psychology of communications. 4. Recognise the key determinants of psychological influences on various modes of communication. 5. Apply contrasting theoretical perspectives to critical questions within a written assignment. 6. Reference assignments using the Harvard System. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Indicative SyllabusIntroduction to Core Concepts for the module The Social Subject Construction of Self Ecology of Communication Freud: The Unconscious and learning to Dream Jung: Shared Identities across cultures Group Psychology and Creative Communication Mass Psychology and Fascism Campbell and Barthes: Foundational story telling myths Postmodern Identity: Avatars and New Media Case study of Structure of Myths and their Creative usage Case study of Audience Psychologies and Textual analysis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 7901, E-Book, Bill Dorris, 2009, The arrival of the greatest, how the great became great, http://www.lulu.com/product/download/the-arrival-of-the-fittest-how-the-great-become-great/5396181, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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