Introduction to media economics Field of study: Journalism and Social Communication
Programme code: W3-S1DK19.2023

Module name: Introduction to media economics
Module code: WDEM
Programme code: W3-S1DK19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Podstawowym celem przedmiotu jest charakterystyka funkcjonowania rynku środków masowej informacji jako segmentu rynku ekonomicznego. Poznanie zasad jego organizacji, specyfiki ekonomicznej poszczególnych jego typów i rodzajów. Przedmiot bazuje zarówno na wiedzy dotyczącej funkcjonowania całego systemu informacji, jego wybranych segmentów jak i aspektach prawnych organizacji środków masowej informacji. Kurs ma na celu nabycie praktycznej wiedzy w zakresie analizy funkcjonowania mediów masowych na rynku ekonomicznym zarówno w wymiarze segmentu medialnego jak i konkretnego medium masowego.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
Ma świadomość konieczności śledzenia i identyfikowania czynników zmian na rynku medialnym zarówno w wymiarze całego rynku jak i konkretnego medium masowego [K1]
 K02 [3/5] K06 [2/5]
Ma świadomość dualnego funkcjonowania informacji dziennikarskiej i rynku medialnego [K2]
 K03 [3/5]
Ma świadomość zachowań etycznych i profesjonalnych w podejmowanych działaniach ekonomicznych [K3]
 K03 [3/5]
Potrafi opisywać i interpretować specyfikę funkcjonowania rynku medialnego na poziomie lokalnym, regionalnym i krajowym [U1]
 U01 [4/5]
Wykorzystując teorię i praktykę potrafi wyjaśniać i przewidywać podstawowe zjawiska dotyczące ekonomicznego funkcjonowania mediów [U2]
 U02 [3/5]
Zna strukturę i podstawowe zasady ekonomicznego funkcjonowania rynku medialnego [W1]
 W06 [4/5] W09 [2/5]
Rozumie i identyfikuje wpływy czynnika ekonomicznego w funkcjonowaniu zarówno dziennikarza, redakcji i koncernu medialnego [W2]
 W03 [3/5]
Ma wiedzę co do podejść metodologicznych badania rynku medialnego [W3]
 W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam U1 U2 W1 W2 W3
practical classes [2] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K1 K2 K3 U1 U2 W1 W2 W3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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