Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
• Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
• Information-Communication option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of information-communication
• Develop a critical approach towards the main issues and outcomes in the field of information and communication.
• Analyse social messages, particularly media messages.
• Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
• Conduct relevant research from scientific literature on a particular research topic.
• Give a critique and argue a point of view as part of a scientific approach
• Appropriately collect, analyse and interpret empirical data on issues within social and human sciences.
• Process empirical data collected with care.
• Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, on issues related to human and social sciences.
• Demonstrate analytical skills.
• Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
• Produce an analysis independently and in collaboration with peers, while demonstrating thoroughness.
• Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, the student should be able to better understand the processes of information production and circulation. He/she will have developed a capacity for analysis and in-depth, constructive reflection, far from stereotypes and other shortcuts, on the media.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The aim of the course Analyse critique des médias is to bring students to a better understanding of the processes of construction and circulation of media information. Based on oral presentations, readings and practical work, it aims to help students develop a critical approach to the media. In particular, the course will lead students to reflect on the question of facts, truth, the processing and consumption of information, as well as the constraints on the work of information producers. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable