Political communication

Teacher(s)

Roginsky Sandrine;

Language

French

Content

The course aims to convey basic knowledge about political communication. It seeks to link developments in political communication practices with the scientific work that analyses them.
Although campaign periods are key moments for analysis, the course is not limited to them. It adopts a relational approach to political communication, highlighting the chains of interdependence that condition the fabric of political communication and its circulation. It thus explores the emergence and professionalisation of communication in the political sphere, focusing not only on individuals and the institutions in which they operate, but also on practices, tasks and tools. Finally, it shows the circulation of knowledge and practices between different fields (commercial/non-commercial, institutional, political, entrepreneurial, etc.).
The empirical dimension of the course will focus on European institutions, but will not be limited to them.

Teaching methods

The teaching programme includes a lecture component that aims to provide and discuss the notions and concepts necessary for understanding and analysing political communication, illustrated with examples. It also relies on the active participation of students, particularly through presentations of readings, again illustrated with examples.
The course requires active and continuous monitoring of political current affairs (particularly in Europe).

Evaluation methods

1st session
Reading, summarising and analysis assignment: 25%
Oral examination: 75%
Please note: In the context of assessing this teaching unit, the use of artificial intelligence is generally prohibited. Its use as a language assistant and exploration tool is permitted only after discussion with the course lecturer.
2nd session
The assignment mark (15%) cannot be changed. Only the examination mark can be changed. A new oral examination is organised in the 2nd session.
Please note: In the context of assessing this teaching unit, the use of artificial intelligence is generally prohibited. Its use as a language assistant and exploration tool is permitted only after discussion with the course lecturer.

Bibliography

Aldrin, P., Hubé, N. (2017/2022). Introduction à la communication politique. LLN : Editions de Boeck.
Aldrin, P., Hubé, N., Ollivier-Yaniv, C., Utard JM. (2014). Les mondes de la communication publique : légitimation et fabrique symbolique du politique. Rennes : Presses Universitaires de Rennes.
Maigret, E. (2022). Sociologie de la communication et des médias. Paris : Armand Colin
Riutort, P. (2007/2024). Sociologie de la communication politique. Paris : La Découverte.

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