Universität Wien

040252 KU Special Topics in Marketing: Marketing: Marketing Communication 1 (MA) (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Reisinger , Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 50 participants
Language: German
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 05.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 12.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 25.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is the critical study of theories and models of marketing communication, which is described as an activity at the corporate level. Practical examples and main topics of scientific publications complement the theoretical explanations.

Assessment and permitted materials

The following partial performances result in the final grade:
- Test 1 at the middle of the semester 30 points
- Test 2 at the end of the semester 30 points
- Project work 10 points

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A total of at least 35 points is required to pass the course. Opportunities to repeat missed or insufficiently completed partial performances cannot be offered.

Attendance is compulsory (absence on two dates is possible without excuse; a third absence is only allowed with confirmation if there is an important reason).

The positive grade range will be divided equally.

Examination topics

Since not all content is covered in the lecture, the accompanying study of the specified literature is required. The project work takes place within a project group. The course uses Turnitin for plagiarism checking.

Reading list


Textbook (relevant for examination)
(1) Fill, C., Turnbull, S. (2016): Marketing Communications, 7th ed., Pearson Education (7. Auflage als e-book über die Bibliothek erhältlich; 8th ed., 2019)

Other books
(2) Fill, C. (2001): Marketing-Kommunikation, Pearson Studium
(3) Herkner, W. (1986): Psychologie, Springer
(4) Schweiger, G., Schrattenecker, G. (2021): Werbung, 10. Aufl., UTB

Journal articles (relevant for examination)
(5) Reisinger, H., Mayerhofer, W., Milchram, M. (2002): Der Einsatz prominenter Produktbefürworter in der Werbung – Eine empirische Studie, in: transfer – Werbeforschung & Praxis, Heft 4, 35-40 (wiederveröffentlicht 2015, New Business Verlag)
(6) Grohs, R., Reisinger, H., Woisetschläger, D. (2015): Attenuation of Negative Sponsorship Effects in the Context of Rival Sports Teams‘ Fans, in: European Journal of Marketing, 49(11/12), 1880-1901
(7) Grohs, R., Reisinger, H., Wolfsteiner, E., Haas, J. (2013): At What Age and How Does Understanding of Product Placement Develop?, in: Marketing ZFP, 35(1), 22-31

Presentation slides (relevant for examination)

Group 2

max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 03.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 10.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 17.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 24.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 07.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 14.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 21.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 28.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 05.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 12.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 09.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 16.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course seeks to critically study key concepts and theories associated with marketing communications. Also, it aims to present the variety of ways in which organizations use marketing communications, as well as the reasons behind marketing communications activities. Practical examples and main topics of scientific publications complement the theoretical background.

Assessment and permitted materials

The total performance of the course participants includes the following partial performances:
Midterm Exam (40%)
Participation (15%)
Final Exam (45%)

The Midterm Exam will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions. The multiple-choice questions will be scored as follows: correct answer = 1, no/wrong answer = 0.

The final exam will contain 10 multiple-choice questions and two essay-type questions, all of which need to be answered. Both the midterm exam and the final exam will be based on the textbooks, additional readings, and material covered in the various sessions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements: attendance and active participation in discussions.
Attendance is compulsory throughout the semester; more than three absences will automatically result in a “Failed” grade.

The assessment of the overall performance of the participants is determined as follows:
1- ≥ 80 %
2- 70 - 79 %
3- 60 - 69%
4- 50 - 59 %
5- < 50%

Examination topics

Reading the textbook chapters as well as the selected research papers is an essential part of the course (especially as preparation for the sessions!) and as important as attending lectures.

Reading list

Textbook: Fill, C., Turnbull, S. (2023). Marketing Communications: fame, influencers and agility, 9th ed., Pearson Education. ISBN: 978-1-292-40032-7

Additional articles:
In addition to the textbook, selected journal articles may be used to further support students’ understanding of marketing communications. These articles will be placed on Moodle and students informed accordingly.

Reading the textbook chapters as well as the selected research papers is an essential part of the course (especially as preparation for the sessions!) and as important as attending lectures.

Further information will be given in the Introduction session!

Association in the course directory

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