Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of what is meant by communication and media psychology, and the most central subject terms, such as verbal and non-verbal communication, attribution and influence
has broad knowledge of possible areas of application and the relevance to communication and media psychology for other subject areas
has knowledge of the effects of different communicative tools, such as influence and persuasion
has knowledge of the influence of social media on various aspects of cognition, behavior and mental health
has knowledge of the technological and thematic innovations in communication and media psychology, such as social media

Skills

The student...

can discuss possible long-term effects of selective presentation of information through social media
can apply knowledge of communication to issues relevant to society
can reflect on possible effects of own and others' language use
can use various communicative tools and discuss their effects
can examine how people are influenced by means such as text, images and other content on social media
can reflect on recent trends and innovations in communication and media psychology and what effects these can have on people and society

General competence

The student...

can communicate central theories and own findings, both in writing and orally
can discuss the relevance of findings in communication and media psychology in applied contexts

Subject description 7159

Communication and Media Psychology