Crisis Communication Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: Crisis Communication
Module code: CC
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the issues of crisis communication from a public relations perspective. Students acquire knowledge about the types, sources and manifestations of crises. By analysing selected cases of crisis situations, they also learn about the issues of crisis management.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is able to develop independently or in groups a crisis management project for a specific crisis situation. [CC_K _1]
 MS_1_K03 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
He/she is able to perceive a crisis situation, to analyse it and to find possible solutions. [CC_U_1]
 MS_1_U01 [5/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5]
Can apply theoretical knowledge to solve problems related to crisis situations. [CC_U_2]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5]
He/she has the ability to prepare oral presentations on the subject of communication and crisis threats in a foreign language. [CC_U_3]
 MS_1_U08 [5/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5]
Has the linguistic competence to conduct crisis communication research in a foreign language. [CC_U_4]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Has knowledge of the types and nature of emergencies. [CC_W_1]
 MS_1_W02 [4/5] MS_1_W19 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [CC_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 CC_K _1 CC_U_1 CC_U_2 CC_U_3 CC_U_4 CC_W_1
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [CC_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 45 Credit [CC_w_1]
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
summer semester 2025/2026 Crisis Communication [W3-MS-PSM-S1-CC] English
summer semester 2024/2025 Crisis Communication [W3-MS-PSM-S1-CC] English