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HU Credits:
3
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Communication & Journalism
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Neta Kligler Vilenchik
Coordinator Office Hours:
Teaching Staff:
Prof Neta Kligler-Vilenchih,
Ms. Hadas Gur-Zeev
Course/Module description:
The digital age has brought with it new ways for citizens to participate in the social, cultural and political world. In this course, we will get to know and try out ways to research a plethora of questions in the broad range of digital participation, including production of digital content, participation in social media, research on cellular media and more. The course will focus on qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, textual analysis, and online ethnography. Here we will build on the skills you surely gained in your BA, but will discuss their adaptation to researching the digital realm. In terms of data analysis, we will consider grounded theory vs. theory-driven analysis. Throughout the course, students will choose a topic and research question around digital participation, and during the course will gain experience in examining aspects of this question using two different methods. Finally, students will present a final paper with findings from both methods. The course is also adapted for students interested in advancing an existing research project around digital participation, social media, cellular research and more, by receiving methodological guidance.
Course/Module aims:
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
At the completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Be acquainted with different approaches to the study of digital participation, and to choose the appropriate approach to investigate their questions of interest
- To use these approaches to conduct a research project, including choosing the research site, posing questions, analyzing data, and conducting a write up
Attendance requirements(%):
80%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lecture, discussion, practical use of research tools for the purpose of independent research
Course/Module Content:
In-depth interviews
Textual analysis
Online ethnography
Data analysis - grounded theory vs. theoretical analysis
Required Reading:
TBA
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 50 %
Presentation / Poster Presentation / Lecture/ Seminar / Pro-seminar / Research proposal 10 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 30 %
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