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In search of media effects: Introduction to media psychology

Den Medienwirkungen auf der Spur: Zur Psychologie der Massenkommunikation

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Daniel Süss
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Abstract

Media Psychology examines the experience and behaviour of humans in relation to the use of media. In media effects research the circumstances of media use are focussed which lead to risks or benefits for individuals and the society. The lecture goes more deeply into some specific problems like media addiction, media and violence, intimacy and public sphere, learning and the media, media literacy.

Objective

The students learn to know the important theories and empirical results of media psychology research. They analyse their own media behavior. They know the circumstances of media production. They are able to analyse media contents in a systematic way. They learn to know the role of media in their field of future practice.

Content

Introduction to Media Psychology. Examples of research and exercises on: Uses and effects of media. Media addiction, media and violence, intimacy and public sphere, learning and the media, media literacy. Each student will complish a little investigation in one of the specific fields.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A collection of articles and papers will be distributed to the students. A copy of the overhead transparencies are published on a webpage.

Literature

Gmür, Mario (2002): Der öffentliche Mensch. Medienstars und Medienopfer. München: dtv. Winterhoff-Spurk, Peter (1999): Medienpsychologie. Eine Einführung. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Den Medienwirkungen auf der Spur: Zur Psychologie der Massenkommunikation
Alle 14 Tage, Beginn 5. April 2004
  • Mon 13:15-15:00 (HG F 26.5)
1 h weekly

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