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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Communication Science by University of Amsterdam

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    About the Course

    Since Antiquity, scholars have appreciated the importance of communication: as social beings, we cannot exist without communication. We
    need to interact with people around us, to make sense of the world and to position ourselves in a wider social and cultural reality. In this course,
    we look at how and why communication evolved as a science and reflect on today’s dominant paradigms. The course also extends beyond the
    boundaries of communication science itself, exploring dimensions of history, sociology and psychology. Join our class, together with people all
    over the world. Introduction to Communication Science explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts from the f...
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    Top reviews

    DK

    Mar 4, 2020

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    It is wonderful course. I found that teaching methodology and exam every thing was perfect. My best wishes are for the Coursera as well university of Amsterdam for preparation of this useful course.

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    Feb 23, 2025

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    I love the way the course was presented section by section. It has a detailed explanation and I was able to create my personal note which is amazing. Coursera is an amazing application to study.

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    By Atokia T

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    Apr 18, 2020

    I WILL BE GREATFUL TO OUR BELOVED TEACHER. HE TAUGHT ME VERY WELL. I HOPE THIS COURSE WILL HELP ME A LOT IN MY FUTURE STUDY. THANK YOU SO MUCH.ONE MORE THING I WANT TO SHARE THAT, I FOUND THE LESSONS OF WEEK -2 HARD. IT WAS HARD FOR ME.OTHERWISE, EVERYTHING WAS OKAY.

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    By Mainá P P R

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    Dec 4, 2016

    This course transmited good examples, and taught us to think about the media, in general, and the paper it has in our lives. But I think the more important thing was that our teacher taught us how to construct a different way to look at the world aroud us. Thank you!

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    By BOTHO T A

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    May 16, 2023

    i completed this course with distinction i am in africa Botswana and i have a bachelors degree in media studies from the University of Botswana kindly share any scholarships available or financial aid i want to further pursue this course

    email: bothoamos@gmail.com

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    By Rohit N

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    Aug 18, 2015

    It has been great enlightening experience with this subject, I never knew such depths of this matter before I completed this course. Communication is the basis for success or failure for topic. I thank you courser & University of Amsterdam for bring this course

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    By Daniel K S d L

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    Aug 9, 2020

    Excelente curso, ideal para quem não tem noções do tema e também para quem já conhece um pouco, ou estuda a área. Grande quantidade de conteúdo relevante, de forma bem explicada e com testes que realmente colocam em prática o que foi apresentado. Parabéns.

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    By Jana A

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    May 14, 2020

    Really well planned, structured course with lots of ideas that can be developed and researched further. Also tests are quite challenging and demands a real understanding of the subject as most of the questions are not that straight - forward. Thank you!

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    By Jiajia X

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    Mar 16, 2016

    I think the difficulty of the course and progress is very suitable for beginners, you can see very attentively when producing, I looked up some information in learning, think that teacher is very clear. So this course I'm very satisfied, very happy!

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    By Bern

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    Feb 18, 2020

    This course is well-structured and easy to understand as the content is broken down into bite-sized information. The notes done for the first two weeks are especially helpful in learning how to format my own notes for my own revision and learning!

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    By Ioanna B

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    Aug 4, 2019

    If you are familiar with social sciences theories, you will find it highly interested to learn new and even adapt your already known theories from similar sciences like phycology, sociology. It was easy and really interesting. Great introduction!

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    By Kirsty R

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    Jan 10, 2022

    This is a fascinating and richly informative course, and Rutger makes a great teacher. It really keeps you on your toes, as you are regularly tested with complex questions to ensure that you are following the lectures closely. Highly recommend.

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    By Michael T

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    Aug 1, 2021

    An excellent overview of Communication Science fundamentals. This course covered a large amount of content, from historical context to theories and practical applications of concepts. The videos and animations used kept me engaged throughout.

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    By Daria B

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    Sep 29, 2016

    It was an awesome course with very relevant material from different scientific perspectives. I am really happy that I took this exactly course. Thank you for fantastic presentations, notes and interactive discussions. It was a real pleasure.

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    By Pooja I

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    Sep 1, 2015

    really helped in clearly understanding the various theories of communication as a concept. thank you for developing such a wonderful MOOC. waiting for some more courses from the University of Amsterdam so that I can learn something else.

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    By William H R

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    Oct 26, 2015

    The bulk of the material in this course intersects many disciplines (history, philosophy, psychology). Almost all of the material and information was new to me -- and I found each lesson interesting.

    So much value offered for free.

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    Sep 27, 2015

    This course introduces some basic but important concepts and theories of communication. It fits new leraners even through they knew nothing before. And most importantly, the doctor is so wit and helpful that I like the class best.

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    By Catalina G

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    Jun 10, 2019

    A very creative course, full of valuable information shared through a dynamic and attractive method, practical and easy to follow. It was very interesting! I learned a lot and I want to continue taking courses by this platform!

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    By geraldine o

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    Mar 22, 2021

    Rutger is a great teacher, communicator and theorist! Some of the questions on the Final Exam's 3 and 4 was hard to find the material from the videos; it was a lot to learn in a short space of time!

    Ek dink jy is wonderlik!

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    By Jasmine R N

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    Nov 28, 2020

    I always find Communication Science is interesting. Now, I've completed my first step in order to learn all about it. Can't wait to have another journey with UvA, especially with Mr. de Graaf's class. Thank you, Coursera

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    By Maxim S

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    Sep 8, 2015

    Really interesting course. Useful and applicable in marketing, branding and public relations. Also good for those who want to expand their understanding of mass media and socio-cultural influence on each and every of us.

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    Aug 15, 2015

    Fundamental but really inspiring courses, extremely helpful for starter and those want to enhance their basic theoretical learning of communication.

    Clearly explain and expand the concepts of communication theories.

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    By Sinethemba D

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    Jun 28, 2020

    This course was very interesting as I have learnt a lot of information that I did not know about communication. I will also be able to use my knowledge in the future. I benefited a lot from studying this course.

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    Sep 22, 2017

    A great course for those who not only just begin learning about communication but also want to dig deeper to this field. The lessons include images, explanation helping learners approaching more effectively.

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    By Olivia J

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    Nov 25, 2015

    Excellent introduction to the subject - clear, concise and engaging. A very condensed overview of the key topics, which is exactly what I expected/wanted, and presented in a friendly and enthusiastic way.

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    By Mirza

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    Sep 26, 2021

    I have learnt alot from this course everyone should participate and this kind of courses are helpful in careers every institute should take these courses in there respective short term vocational syllabus

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    By Chav H

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    Jul 27, 2023

    Great overview of history, important theories/schools of thought, clear and comprehensive course (it's built up very logically!). Very engaging with animations and Rutger is a pleasant teacher/speaker.

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