The psycho-anthropology of social and collaborative media

bcomu2202  2023-2024  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

The psycho-anthropology of social and collaborative media
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Competency 1 - Manage an organisation's presence on social and collaborative media
Learning outcomes :
1. Analyse prospectively the interactive and collaborative communication of an organisation, its sector of activity and its social, cultural, technological, economic, political and legal context.
Competence 4 - Mobilise and produce knowledge in interactive and collaborative communication in a relevant and methodical way, within the framework of a critical reflection or a research project
Learning outcomes :
1. Have a thorough knowledge of the main theoretical and methodological approaches to research on social media and interactive and collaborative communication.
2. From multidisciplinary knowledge, develop a critical and informed reflection on the human and societal issues of digital technologies, including legal, deontological and ethical issues
 
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Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Communication Strategy and Digital Culture (shift schedule)