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DH1608 Communication and Information 5.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus DH1608 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Conceptions of knowledge and communication. Media and modern culture.

Communication and cognition. Forms and analysis of communication.

Language, speech, and discourse. Narratives and rhetoric. Visual culture and communication. Representation, realism and ideology. Audience and reception.

Communication production and institutions. History of communication.

Media practices. Expression and design processes. Identity and digital expression.

Intended learning outcomes

The course objectives are to give

  • basic knowledge of different kinds and genres of human communication,
  • an introduction to the study of communication and media, and theories in this interdisciplinary field,
  • training in oral and written presentation,

in order that the student will

  • be able to analyze and deal with communication situations in their formation and future profession,
  • efficiently be able to communicate with functions in an information flow that lies close to designing and expressing information,
  • become better in transmitting messages.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Recommended prerequisites

Equivalent to the course 2D1571/DM1571 Introduction to media technology.

Equipment

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Literature

Will be announced at least 2 weeks before course start at course web page.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • SEM1 - Seminars, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Seminars (SEM1; 1 hp), hand in task (ÖVN1; 2 hp), examination (TEN1; 2 hp).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Rob Comber

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CSC/Media Technology and Interaction Design

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

The possibility for extension courses exists within the Media Technology programme.

Contact

Per-Anders Forstorp, e-post: forstorp@csc.kth.se, tel: 790 6680