512567-HS2025-0-Methods to analyse digital media





Root number 512567
Semester HS2025
Type of course Proseminar
Allocation to subject Communication and Media Sciences
Type of exam not defined
Title Methods to analyse digital media
Description Taught by Vihang Jumle.

What are ‘methods’? Which ones to use when and how to study digital media? This course is an introduction to the ideas, concepts, and varieties of methods that can be used to study digital media in the internet age. The class will (1) explore the commonly used quantitative and qualitative methods for studying digital media; (2) discuss their strengths and shortcomings; (3) examine the various contexts in which they can be applied; and (4) plan and develop methodological frameworks. Do note that the class does not teach any method in-depth. Instead, the class introduces various methods, discusses their principles, and explains how different methods relate to each other. This course is particularly useful for students wishing to pursue analytical work in social science, policy, or other interdisciplinary fields. No coding skills are required.

Prerequisites:
None

Inscription:
from August 15, 2025 (20:00) onwards via ILIAS
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Silke AdamInstitute of Communication and Media Studies (icmb) 
ECTS 4
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Wednesday 16:15-18:00 Weekly
Saturday 31/1/2026 23:50-23:55
 
Rooms Hörraum F -113, Hörraumgebäude Unitobler
 
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