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Course syllabus - Planned communication

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ITE224

Valid from

Spring semester 2021

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Information Design

Organisation

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2016-01-27

Revised

2020-01-24

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2021-12-22
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Books

    Larsson, Larsåke

    Tillämpad kommunikationsvetenskap

    ISBN: 9789144091648

    LIBRIS-ID: 16635338

    4., [bearb.] uppl., Lund, Studentlitteratur, 374 s.

    Wikberg Nilsson, Åsa; Ericson, Åsa; Törlind, Peter

    Design: process och metod

    ISBN: 9789144143392

    LIBRIS-ID: gvd69nc0d638k2k9

    Andra upplagan, Lund, Studentlitteratur, 257 sidor

    Ytterligare litteratur kan tillkomma och anges vid kursstart

    Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,

Objectives

The course aims to give basic knowledge about planned communication where the theories and methods applies in the design process.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

  1. know basic concepts in the planned communication
  2. use and explain the planned communication in the design process
  3. identify needs of different stakeholders in a process of communication
  4. discuss opportunities and problems with different communication channels
  5. present to the group process and results of a design process
  6. have basic knowledge in the scientific approach and academic writing

Course content

The course includes theory and practical exercises as well as introduction to various tools used in a communication process.

  • Communication models
  • Operators in the information and communication field
  • Planned communication
  • Torque dealing with oral and written presentation
  • Ethical considerations in a communication process
  • Report writing
  • A project is carried out where the parts of the course are interwoven with elements of collaboration, equality and sustainability.

Examination

Group assignment (GRU 1), 6 credits, examines the learning objectives 1-6, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Examination (TEN1), written examination, 1,5 credits, examines the learning objectives 1-2, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Three-grade scale