Бакалавриат
2026/2027
Политические коммуникации
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Медиакоммуникации)
Кто читает:
Департамент медиа
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 1 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
28
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course explores the dynamic relationship between politics and media in contemporary societies. It investigates how political actors, institutions, and publics interact through various media ecosystems, and how media practices shape political perception, agenda-setting, framing, and public discourse. A central component of the course is students’ engagement with both classical and modern political theories as well as theories of international relations. Through critical reading and discussion, students will situate empirical media phenomena within enduring theoretical frameworks, examining concepts such as power, legitimacy, ideology, representation, and strategic communication.
Learning Objectives
- The introduction of students to how government, society and the media exchange information, shape public opinion and influence political decisions
- The ability to practically implement this theoretical apparatus in analysis of texts, speeches and media streams
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Understands basic concepts, tendencies and debates in conveying political meanings in modern society
- Can apply theories when analyzing relevant texts, speeches and media streams
- Understands the distinguishing features of the structure and channels of communication between politicians and citizens
- Can analyze the impact of political actors on the public opinion
- Can apply the acquired knowledge in political research, in political consulting practices, as well as in issues related to setting up forms of political communication between policy subjects and policy objects at various levels of politics
Course Contents
- Political communication as a subject of science. Structure and functions
- Institutional actors: press services of government bodies and parties
- Political Image-Making, PR, and Public Relations Technologies
- The Digitalization of Politics: New Media, Social Networks and the Blogosphere
- Information Warfare, Fake News and Manipulation Technologies
- The concepts of “state image” and “soft power” in the international arena: the role of media
- Presentation of final projects
Assessment Elements
- Participation during the classesStudents' participation assessment is based on their contributions during class discussions, their engagement with the course material and classmates and the quality of the completed home tasks.
- Final Project
- TestStudents take a test to check their knowledge of key course-related issues. The tasks include closed and open questions, which require answers in the form of a mini-essay.
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 1st module0.5 * Test + 0.2 * Participation during the classes + 0.3 * Final Project
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Nightingale, P. (2003). The Network Society: The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture. Vol. I; Manuel Castells; The Rise of the Network Society, Blackwell Publishers, Cambridge, MA; Oxford, UK, 1996, Price: [UK pound] 16.99 (paperback), ISBN 1-55786-616-3: The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture. Vol. II; Manuel Castells; The Power of Identity, Blackwell Publishers, Malden, MA; Oxford, UK, 1997, Price: [UK pound] 16.99 (paperback), ISBN 1-55786-873-5: The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture. Vol. III; Manuel Castells; End of Millennium, Blackwell Publishers, Malden, MA; Oxford, UK, 1998, Price: [UK pound] 16.99 (paperback), ISBN 1-55786-871-9. Research Policy, (6), 1141. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.eee.respol.v32y2003i6p1141.1145
- Nye, J. S. . (DE-588)128376856, (DE-576)162411480. (2004). Soft power : the means to success in world politics / Joseph S. Nye. New York, NY: Public Affairs. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.111331528
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Nye, J. S. . (DE-588)128376856, (DE-576)162411480. (2011). The future of power / Joseph S. Nye. PublicAffairs.