COURSE PROFILE AND SEMESTER PLAN
(SAP/RPKAPS)
Course/Subject
Code/Credit
Course Coordinator
Lecturer team
: Ethics & Philosophy of Communication
: ISK4179
: Rachmat Kriyantono, Ph.D.
: Dr. Antoni
Dr. Bambang Dwi Prasetyo
Sinta Swastikawara, M. I. Kom
Nisa Alfira, MA
Abdul Wahid, MA
Course Description:
The course focuses on understanding the philosophical basis of communication
science, such as the roots, paradigms, standard of truth, and school of thought. The course
provides reflections on three philosophical basis on science: ontology, epistemology,
and axiology of communication in order to develop communication science and
practice in proper manner. The course provides the understanding of the object of
study of communication, both material and formal objects. It also discusses ethical
perspectives on communication practices, such as in mass media, business &
marketing communication, and public relations to create harmony in social
interactions. In addition, the course promotes local perspective in understanding
communication phenomena.
Course Objectives:
After completion of the course, students are expected to understand basic philosophy
of communication science which involves ontology, epistemology and axiology, and
to conduct self-reflection about communication study and practice and their
responsibility to the science and society. In addition, the course aims to mould
students who have good character, such as rational inquiry, integrity, respect, and
personal excellence.
Assessment:
1. In class quiz & presentation
2. Study case based learning through regular tasks
3. Mid test
4. Final test
= 20%
= 10%
= 30%
= 40%
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Expected Learning Outcomes
Competence
Analysis & Critical thinking
Communication Skills
Personal character
Quiz
x
x
x
Tasks
x
x
x
x
Mid Test
x
x
Final Test
x
x
x
x
2
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References:
Ayish, M. I. (2003). Beyond western-oriented communication theories a normative Arab-Islamic
perspective. Journal of the European Institute for Communication and Culture, 10(2), 79-92.
Dissayanake, W. (1988). The need for asian approaches to communication. In W. Dissayanake (Ed.),
Communication theory: The asian perspective. Singapura: AMIC.
Dissayanake, W. (2003). Asian approaches to human communication: Restrospect and prospect.
Intercultural Communication Studies, XII(4), 17-39.
Fiske, J. (1990). introduction to communication studies. New York: Routledge.
Gunaratne, S. A. (2009). Asian communication theory. In S. W. Littlejohn & K. Foss (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of communication theory. California: Sage Publications
Kriyantono, R. (2012). Etika & Filsafat Komunikasi. Malang: UB Press.
Littlejohn, S. W., & Foss, K. (2008). Theories of human communication. California: Thomson
Wadsworth.
Neumann, L. (2006).Social research methods quantitative qualitative. London: Sage
Rogers, E. M. (1997). A history of communication study: A biographical approach. New York: The
Free Press.
Other relevant journals, books, case studies, reports
Course Profile and Semester Plan, English Class, Department of Communication Science, Brawijaya University
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SEMESTER COURSE PLAN
(RPKAPS)
Course/Subject
Code/Credit
Course Coordinator
: Public Relations Theories
: ISK4189
: Rachmat Kriyantono, Ph.D
Course Description:
The course focuses on understanding the philosophical basis of communication science, such as the roots, paradigms, standard of truth,
and school of thought. The course provides reflections on three philosophical basis on science: ontology, epistemology, and axiology
of communication in order to develop communication science and practice in proper manner. The course provides the
understanding of the object of study of communication, both material and formal objects. It also discusses ethical perspectives on
communication practices, such as in mass media, business & marketing communication, and public relations to create harmony in
social interactions. In addition, the course promotes local perspective in understanding communication phenomena.
Course Objectives:
After completion of the course, students are expected to understand basic philosophy of communication science which involves
ontology, epistemology and axiology, and to conduct self-reflection about communication study and practice and their
responsibility to the science and society. In addition, the course aims to mould students who have good character, such as rational
inquiry, integrity, respect, and personal excellence.
(1)
Week
1
(2)
Course Materials
Subject Matters
Sub-subject
Introduction
to Basic concept of
Philosophy
of
Philosophy of Science;
Communication
Definitions of
Philosophy of
Communication
(3)
Lesson
Forms
(4)
Expected
Learning
Outcomes
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
Students are able
to explain Basic
concept of
Philosophy of
Science; Definitions
(5)
Assessment
Criteria
(Indicator)
Quiz &
Prsentation
(6)
Mark
Percentage
(%)
10%
4
Course Profile and Semester Plan, English Class, Department of Communication Science, Brawijaya University
of Philosophy of
Communication
2
Philosophical Basic of Ontology,
Communication
epistemology,
and
axiology
of
communication;
Paradigms of science
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
3
Formal & Material
objects
of
Communication
science; The nature of
communication study;
the
aim
of
Communication
science
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
Greece and Europe
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
United States
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
4
5
Tradition of Study
Students are able
to
explain
Ontology,
epistemology, and
axiology
of
communication;
Paradigms
of
science
Students are able
to explain Formal
& Material objects
of
Communication
science;
The
nature
of
communication
study; the aim of
Communication
science and apply
them in study
case
Students are able
to
explain
communication
tradition
in
Greece
and
Europa
Students are able
to
explain
communication
Quiz &
Presentation
Quiz &
Presentation
Quiz &
Presentation
Quiz &
Presentation
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5
Discussion
6
Eastern Perspective
Local wisdom
Communication
science in Indonesia
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
7
Communication
science in Indonesia
8
9
MID TEST
- Class Exam
- Task Submission
Introduction to Ethics Definitions and basic Seminar
concepts
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
10
Theories of Ethics
11
Ethics, Freedom
Responsibility
Categorical imperative,
golden
mean,
hedonism, utilitarian,
etc.
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
& Homoethicus, freedom Seminar
& Resonsibility
(Lecture)
tradition
in
Excellence United
States
Students are able
to explain eastern
perspective
in
communication
Students are able
to
explain
communication
science
in
Indonesia
Students are able
to
explain
Definitions
and
basic concepts of
ethics
Students are able
to
explain
theories of ethics,
such
as
Categorical
imperative,
golden
mean,
hedonism,
utilitarian, etc.
Students are able
to
explain
Quiz &
Presentation
Quiz
Presentation
Quiz &
Presentation
Quiz &
Presentation
Quiz &
&
10%
30%
5%
6
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Small Group
Discussion
12
Ethics in Practical Media
Communication
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
13
Marketing
communication
Business
Seminar
& (Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
14
Public Relations
Seminar
(Lecture)
Small Group
Discussion
15
FINAL TEST
- Class Exam
- Task Submission
Homoethicus,
Presentation
freedom
&
Resonsibility
Students are able Quiz &
to explain ethics Presentation
in media practice
Students are able Quiz &
to explain ethic in Presentation
Marketing
communication &
Business practice
Students are able Quiz &
to explain ethic in Presentation
PR practice
-
40%
5%
Course Profile and Semester Plan, English Class, Department of Communication Science, Brawijaya University
Assignment Information
1. In class quiz & presentation
Will be described in class
2. Study case based learning through regular tasks
Will be described in class