MSc Public Communications Management_Induction Information_Sept 2011
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The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, Number SC 011159 6 September 2011 Dear Student, I hope you're looking forward to starting the MSc Public Communications Management programme in September - I know I am looking forward to meeting you! I thought you might be interested in getting a head start by reading the following titles - especially if you've not studied or been introduced to public communication or public relations in your previous degree. These texts will also be useful for your studies once they start. Pre-course reading list - Davis, Aeron (2010). Political Communication and Social Theory, London: Routledge - this text is on the reading list for your module on Public Affairs & Advocacy. Aeron's book is excellent and provides a solid background and understanding of political communication. - Ihlen, Ø., van Ruler, B., Fredriksson, M. (2009). Public Relations and Social Theory, London: Routledge - this edited collection is challenging but worth reading as it links key social theories with public relations practice. For example Habermas and his public sphere and theory of communicative action is discussed with regard to public relations; Goffman's work on framing analysis is linked to how public relations practitioners frame news. - J.Y. L’Etang (2008). Public Relations: Concepts, Practice and Critique, London: Sage Publications - this text is ideal for developing your critical analysis skills whilst also learning about the current public relations discussions and paradigms. Public communication is a specialist area within public relations so it is helpful for you to get insight into the broader arena of public relations - especially so you are familiar with what it encompasses and the key discussions and current issues. If you are interested in more reading before the start of the semester please don't hesitate to let me know! The same applies if you have any questions. Kind regards, Dr Julia Jahansoozi Programme Director for MSc Public Communications Management DEPARTMENT OF FILM, MEDIA & JOURNALISM Dr. Julia Jahansoozi Programme Director University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LR Scotland UK T: +44 (0) 1786 467525 F: +44 (0)1786 466855 E: [email protected] www-fmj.stir.ac.uk
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Important induction information for new students commencing study on the MSc in Public Communications Management at the University of Stirling in September 2011.
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The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, Number SC 011159
6 September 2011
Dear Student, I hope you're looking forward to starting the MSc Public Communications Management programme in September - I know I am looking forward to meeting you! I thought you might be interested in getting a head start by reading the following titles - especially if you've not studied or been introduced to public communication or public relations in your previous degree. These texts will also be useful for your studies once they start. Pre-course reading list
- Davis, Aeron (2010). Political Communication and Social Theory, London: Routledge - this text is on the reading list for your module on Public Affairs & Advocacy. Aeron's book is excellent and provides a solid background and understanding of political communication.
- Ihlen, Ø., van Ruler, B., Fredriksson, M. (2009). Public Relations and Social Theory, London:
Routledge - this edited collection is challenging but worth reading as it links key social theories with public relations practice. For example Habermas and his public sphere and theory of communicative action is discussed with regard to public relations; Goffman's work on framing analysis is linked to how public relations practitioners frame news.
- J.Y. L’Etang (2008). Public Relations: Concepts, Practice and Critique, London: Sage
Publications - this text is ideal for developing your critical analysis skills whilst also learning about the current public relations discussions and paradigms.
Public communication is a specialist area within public relations so it is helpful for you to get insight into the broader arena of public relations - especially so you are familiar with what it encompasses and the key discussions and current issues. If you are interested in more reading before the start of the semester please don't hesitate to let me know! The same applies if you have any questions. Kind regards, Dr Julia Jahansoozi Programme Director for MSc Public Communications Management
DEPARTMENT OF
FILM, MEDIA & JOURNALISM
Dr. Julia Jahansoozi
Programme Director
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LR
Scotland UK
T: +44 (0) 1786 467525 F: +44 (0)1786 466855
www-fmj.stir.ac.uk
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, Number SC 011159
MSc Public Communications Management
Autumn 2011 Semester Timetable
N.B. Teaching starts week beginning Monday 19 September 2011
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
0900-1000
PCMPX1 – Public Comm. Manage.
Weeks 2-6 8-12
C.2A19
1000-1100
1100-1200
1200-1300
PREP64 - Research for Dissertation
Weeks 2-6 8-12
P. LTA96
1300-1400
Meetings/Staff-
Student P.D1
Weeks 2-6
1400-1500
PCMPX2 – Public Affairs & Advocacy
Weeks 2-6 8-12
P.D2
PREP63 – Media Relations
Weeks 1-6 8-11
P.D3
1500-1600
1600-1700
Visiting Speakers
P.D1
Weeks 2-6
1700-1730
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, Number SC 011159
Induction Timetable
Tuesday 13 September 2011 10.00 – 11.30 Introductory Meeting (compulsory) - Room G18, Pathfoot Building. 12.30 – 13.30 Welcome - Room G18, Pathfoot Building. 14.00 – 15.00 Library Induction – Logie Lecture Theatre.
