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Madrid, Spain - Course Descriptions - New Technology and Products of Communication

Course Information

Subject: Communication (COMM)
Number: 1374
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: Applied Technology

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits

Availability

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SessionDatesPrice
Fall Semester 2009 - Language and ElectivesLate August - Mid December 2009TBA
Academic Year 2009-2010 - Language and ElectivesLate August 2009 - Late June 2010TBA

Summary

OBJECTIVES
To learn about and investigate the use of new technologies (Internet, SMS, MMS and PDF etc.) as communicative products.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is split into two parts: the first part is theoretical in which students will analyze the latest trends and new technologies which are influencing the world of communication. In particular they will focus on the internet (blogs, email), mobile telephones (SMS, MMS) and data transmission files such as PDF and JDF, etc. The second part is practical, which will take place in the computer laboratory, in which students will practice creating and managing PDF and JDF documents (Adobe Acrobat Professional) and will create blog pages on the internet.

METHODOLOGY
Theoretical classes in the classroom and practical classes in the laboratory. Students must submit coursework at the end of the semester.

EVALUATION
Class attendance: 1 point. Coursework: 3 points. Final exam: 6 points.


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