Environmental Communication
What role does media and communication play in constructing knowledge on climate change and environmental problems?
This course deals with the relationship between popular communication, media and the environment from an interdisciplinary perspective that combines humanities and social sciences.
Using an integrative approach that links questions of planetary change and social change with the role of media and communication processes, this course addresses questions of how multiple levels of contemporary mediation (from legacy, mass media and film to social media) convey and construct knowledge and information about environmental problems.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
For you who have been admitted to courses/programmes at the Department of Media Studies.
Dear student, via the link below you find information regarding registration and other practical concerns such as waiting list, conditionally admitted and more.
Timetable semester start Spring 2025
January 7: Welcome emails start being sent out from us to those admitted - to the email address you used when you applied for the course/programme at antagning.se/universityadmissions.se
January 7 - 15: Online registration period for all courses (unless otherwise stated in the welcome email). NOTE: To keep your place, you must register online, unless otherwise noted. The welcome email contains all the information you need for online registration.
Week 3, 2025: from this date, reserves can be accepted. You will be contacted via email and will have to respond quickly to accept your place.
January 20: Start of the Spring semester.
Registration - How to:
Registration Spring Semester 2025
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Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
This course deals with the relationship between popular communication, media and the environment from an interdisciplinary perspective that combines humanities and social sciences.
Using an integrative approach that links questions of planetary change and social change with the role of media and communication processes, this course addresses questions of how multiple levels of contemporary mediation (from legacy, mass media and film to social media) convey and construct knowledge and information about environmental problems.
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Course structure
The course builds on a combination of lectures and student-active seminars, including both individual and group assignments.
Teaching format
The language of instruction is English. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description.
Assessment
The course is examined through individually written take-home assignments and a final individually completed essay. For more detailed information, please see the course description.
Learning outcomes
To obtain a passing grade by the end of the course, the student should have acquired;
- basic knowledge on issues and paradigms in the field of environmental communication theories
- basic competence on the relationship between communication, media and the climate issue from interdisciplinary perspectives.
- an ability to critically and independently compare different research perspectives and apply them to various environmental issues and problems.Grades
Grades will be set according to a seven-point scale related to the learning objectives of the course:
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A = Excellent
B = Very good C = Good
D = Satisfactory E = Adequate Fx= Inadequate F = Failc.) Written grading criteria are announced when the course begins. Aforementioned grading criteria are binding.
d.) In order to pass the course, students must receive a grade E minimum on all mandatory assignments.
e.) For each course occasion, at least two opportunities for examination must be offered during the same semester. At least one examination opportunity shall also be given during semesters or years when the course is not offered. Students who receive the grade Fx or F twice by the same examiner are entitled to have another examiner appointed for the next examination, unless there are particular reasons to deny students this right. Such requests should be made to the Department Board. Students with a passing grade (E or higher) may not retake the exam for a higher grade. -
Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Meet us
Students and researchers come here literally from all over the world and contribute with both knowledge and diversity.
To study at the Department of Media Studies you find yourself between Stockholm City and the Royal National City Park.
Meet our teachers
Course Director for this course is Professor Miyase Christensen.
Professor Christensens research and publications over the past two decades has ranged from the political economy of communications and infrastructure to innovation policy to geopolitics, social shaping of technology, environmental communication and climate change.She is also co-organizer of the second Crosscuts: Stockholm Environmental Film Festival.
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Contact
Student Affairs Office Media and Communications Studies
- Visiting address
Floor 5 Garnisonen
Karlavägen 104
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Phone hours
Tuesday and Friday 9.30 - 11.00
Student Counsellor Journalism and Media and Communication StudiesMattias JohannessonStudent Counsellor
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Irregular office hours
Out of office 20 December 2024 to 7 January 2025
Exchange and Alumni CoordinatorBirgitta Fiedler
