Teacher(s)
Language
French
Content
This course provides tools and methods for analyzing media, discourse, and communication practices in various social and organizational contexts. It introduces the main research approaches in communication, including semiotic and discursive approaches, qualitative methods (observation, ethnography, interviews), as well as quantitative and computational methods. It also prepares students to write their final thesis. The course is structured into two complementary parts. The first introduces the main research methods in communication through three modules devoted to semiotic and discursive approaches, qualitative methods, and quantitative and computational methods. The second part guides students through the process of writing their thesis, from formulating the research question to selecting a methodological framework, collecting data, and analyzing the corpus or field data.
Teaching methods
The lectures introduce the main approaches and research methods in communication. They are supplemented by ongoing guidance designed to support the development of the thesis project, from formulating the research question to defining the methodological framework and analyzing the data.
Evaluation methods
First quarter: written exam during the exam period, open-ended questions on the course material: 20 out of 20 points.
The first-quarter assessment accounts for 70% of the final grade.
Second four-month term: continuous assessment; instructions will be provided at the beginning of the term and on Moodle. 20 out of 20 points.
The assessment for the second four-month term accounts for 30% of the final course grade.
Participation in the assessments for both terms is mandatory: a “no-show” grade on the assessment for either term results in a “no-show” grade for the entire course.
Second session: The second session consists of a written exam covering the part(s) of the course in which the student did not meet the requirements (specific instructions will be provided later).
The first-quarter assessment accounts for 70% of the final grade.
Second four-month term: continuous assessment; instructions will be provided at the beginning of the term and on Moodle. 20 out of 20 points.
The assessment for the second four-month term accounts for 30% of the final course grade.
Participation in the assessments for both terms is mandatory: a “no-show” grade on the assessment for either term results in a “no-show” grade for the entire course.
Second session: The second session consists of a written exam covering the part(s) of the course in which the student did not meet the requirements (specific instructions will be provided later).
Online resources
The necessary materials will be made available on the course's Moodle page.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Communication
