Introduction to Information and Communication Sciences

mcohd2008  2025-2026  Mons

Introduction to Information and Communication Sciences
10.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1

  This learning unit is not open to incoming exchange students!

Teacher(s)
Fevry Sébastien; Votron Vinciane; Votron Vinciane (compensates Fevry Sébastien);
Language
French
Content
The introduction course to information and communication sciences addresses the different theories of information and communication from an evolutionary perspective. The objective is to allow students to analyze the media world from different angles with an adequate theoretical background.
Teaching methods
The course will be based on sessions of theoretical presentations and practical illustrations.
Evaluation methods
A written work will be requested from the students. They will have to defend it during an oral exam in session.
Other information
The reference note guiding the responsible use of AI for teachers, approved by the ESPO Faculty Board on July 1, 2024, applies to this course. 
Without prejudice to the provisions of this note, and unless otherwise specified during the course, the use of automatic content generation tools (text, image, video) is strictly prohibited and will result in a T grade (for tricherie - cheating - equivalent to 0) for the work concerned. 
Online resources
Moodle is the main platform for the course, both for communication between teachers and students and for content storage.
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Communication (shift schedule)