Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Public affairs13854/3380/2425/1/13
Study guide

Public affairs

13854/3380/2425/1/13
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Journalism, programme stage 3
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket 3JOU
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Communication as Public affairs (3CM)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: Hye Dirk (eng)
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 (1st semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Media sociology OR previously registered for National current affairs OR previously registered for International current affairs OR previously registered for Law and deontology.

Learning outcomes (list)

You can interpret, place and explain current news facts within a broad, often complex, social, historical and political (national and international) context.
You'll explain how a public affairs department or public affairs agency works to defend organizational interests.
You make an assessment of whether or not a bill has a chance of being passed into law.
You'll develop a stakeholder analysis.
You explain the major influence of political institutions (both local and European) on businesses, interest groups, and nonprofit organizations.
You approach political decision makers appropriately.

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Mandatory
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials20,00 hours
Practicum2,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours56,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series60,00Written exam based on the knowledge of syllabus, powerpointslides, guest lectures and newswatching
1st examination periodProject assignment40,00Group assignment in which a legislative proposal is analyzed and presented. The purpose of the assignment is to analyze the probability of a proposal becoming law by presenting the viewpoints of political parties and interest groups.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series60,00If you obtained a minimum of 50% for the written exam in the first exam period, this score will be transferred to the second exam period.
2nd examination periodProject assignment40,00An individual paper needs to be realized when you did not obtain a minimum of 50% for the group assignment in the first exam period. If you obtained a minimum of 50% for the group assignment in the first exam period, this score will be transferred to the second exam period.