Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is held every odd year (2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020,...). Introduction. - Integration or European identity: controversial issue. - Electronic and Digital Media: An Opportunity for Europe? Chapter 1: The "power" of the media view by Communication Science - Media built it or transmits it identity? - American standardization - Internet: the spread in several languages - The different stages of research on Communication Science: the triumph of commodification and technology? - Technological change: neutrality or influence on European integration? Chapter 2 Global and European institutions - I.T.U. - W.I.P.O. - W.T.O. - E.B.U. - The Council of Europe - Eruopean Union Chapter 3 European policies - Directives on Transfrontier Television and its reforms - Media program - European targets for the Information Society Chapter 4 Resistance of the States - Linguistic diversity - Past opposition - The stages of enlargement and integration levels - Television: Globalization of formats and video on demand - Globalization uncontrolled of Internet development Chapter 5: Four case studies - Euronews - Arte - Belgium - The website of the European Union
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The goal of this course is to measure the efforts being made by the European Union to develop integration between peoples. These policies in the for television and Internet. Then there is the daily work of citizens and the media themselves, both in the field of radio, television and the Internet. Can we consider that there are states and citizens who are more active to defend or promote the integration withdrawal into oneself by nationalism.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Knowledge of European Institutions
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Critical analysis of EU policies with reflection on quantifiable outcome of these. Students must prepare a particular case study for the exam.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face to face lessons with an interactive part
Recommended or required readings
Bibliography :
BalleFrancis : "Médias et Sociétés", Domat Politique, LGDJ, Paris, 2013- 16ème édition, 876 pages.
Bertolus Jean-Jérôme: "Les Média-Maîtres, qui contrôle l'information ?", L'épreuve des faits, Edition du Seuil, Paris, 2000, 171 pages.
Bonnell René : « La vingt-cinquième image. Une économie de l'audiovisuel », 4ème éditions, Editions Gallimard, Paris, 2006, 864 pages.
Breton Philippe : « La parole manipulée », Collection Essais, Editions La Découverte / Poche, Paris, 2004, 220 pages.
Chomsky Noam et Herman Edward S. : « La fabrique de l'opinion publique. La politique économique des médias américains », Editions Le serpent à plumes, Paris, 2003, 330 pages.
Delcor Frédéric : « Annuaire de l'audiovisuel », Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Bruxelles 2011-2012, 520 pages
Mattelart Armand : « Histoire de l'utopie planétaire », Editions La Découverte, Paris, 2009, 430 pages.
Mounier Pierre : « Les maîtres du réseau. Les enjeux politiques d'Internet », Editions La Découverte, Paris, 2002.
Wolton Dominique : « Internet et après ? Une théorie critique des nouveaux médias », Champs-Essais, Editions Flammarion, Paris 2010, 240 pages.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam:
- Oral exam at the end of the second semester
- A question of knowledge on the matter (European policies or analyzing case studies)
- Presentation of a case of improvement of European integration by electronic and digital media (this was prepared by the student)
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The course is held every odd year (2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020,...).
Contacts
teacher in charge: Michel Hermans
HEC-ULg, rue Louvrex, 14 (Office 308 - build N1)
4000 Liège
E-mail: michel.hermans@uliege.be
Phone: 04/232.72.52
Mobile: 0477/22.53.62
Skype: michel.hermans19
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
The course notes to be used for the examination have been sent to all students.
There are two courses left: Thursday 23 and 30 April from 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 30. Given the small number (5 people) and as it already happened before the Easter holidays, it will be a video-conference, via Messenger.
Assessment subjects
The evaluation will be organised by a distance oral examination. Students must propose a critical case study of the success or failure of European audiovisual policy in one country or in a comparative framework of several European countries.
They will be able to use their course notes to make the link between their case and the theory.
They will be assessed on their ability to develop a critical mind towards this case study, using intelligently the course notes they have in full at their disposal since Monday 20 April 2020.
Assessment methods
Oral exam at a distance, via Skype. There is a maximum of 6 students.
Contacts
Michel Hermans - Smartphone: 0477/22.53.62