DAKWAH, KOMUNIKASI, BUDAYA, DAN POLITIK Post Graduate School ISLAMIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SYARIF HIDAYATULLAH JAKARTA Even

Semester, March-June 2011 (Academic Year 2011-2012) Tuesday, Time: 10.15-12.15 (It is subject to change based on negotiation) (17 Students), Local 209 (PGS UIN) Instructors: 1. Prof. Andi Faisal Bakti, MA., Ph. D
(MA: McGill University; PhD: University of Quebec at Montreal ; Post Doctoral: McGill University, Montreal, Canada)

Cellular: 08176019004. Phone/Fax: +62-21-759-20403. E-mail: amfabak@gmail.com Address: Komp. Town House, Jl. Cilandak Tengah No. 6, Kav. 9, Cilandak Barat, Jakarta Selatan 12430 2. Prof. Dr. Melani Budianta, MA 3. Dr. Arief Subhan, MA 4. Dr. Jonathan Zilberg

This course analyzes the link between Communication, Dakwah, Culture, and politics. This seminar introduces students to several aspects of mass communication studies as seen from the perspective of Society/Community, Sender/Receiver, Message, Channel, and Effect, Message, and Active Reception models. Key concepts in media studies, along with media practices and debates are covered in this class. The concepts and themes of media communication (mass communication) will be critically examined. This course highlights the following topics: science and communication theories, theory insights, communication theory traditions, communication actors, message, conversation, interaction, group, organization, media, culture and society. The course challenges us also to use both the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches on how media, dakwah, culture and politics are intertwined. The general objectives of this course are then 1. 2. 3. To see to what extent theories of communication can be applied in dakwah and to examine how mass media communication is useful for analysis. To interpret the communication approaches to dakwah, culture, and politics. To understand the trends of each concept and theme used in communication, as seen from socio-cultural and political perspectives critically.

COURSE SCHEDULE

A. INTRODUCTION and REVIEW Thursday, March 6, 2012, Meeting One: Students will get the course outline from the instructors. Each student should order copies of the materials from ..

B. THEMES EXAMINED DURING THIS COURSE 1. Meeting two: Thursday, March 13 2012; student: EDI AMIN Communication Theory and Scholarship 2. Meeting Three: Thursday, March 20 2012; student: STUDI RIZAL The Idea of Theory 3. Meeting Four: Thursday, March 27, 2012; student: ZAURA The Communicator 4. Meeting Five: April 3, 2012; By student: SALMAN dan SOLAHUDIN The Message 5. Meeting Six: April 10, 2012; By student : ACENG The Conversation 6. Meeting Seven: April 17, 2012; By student : SARI dan RIDWAN The Relationship 7. Meeting Eight: April 24, 2012; student: ASAD The Group 8. Meeting Nine: May 1, 2012; by Student: SETYO dan OZI The Organization

9. Meeting Ten: May 8, 2012; by student: LAMSYAH dan SUPRIYATI The Media

10. Meeting Eleven: May 15, 2012; By student: NIKMMAWATI dan USWAH Culture and Society 11. Meeting Twelve: May 22, 2012; By student: YAHYA dan WAHYU Culture and Society 12. Meeting: June 19, 2012; Final Paper Due (a substitute to the Final Exam (UAS).

EVALUATION 1. Attendance and Participation (20 %)

This course is designed as a seminar, which requires attendance and active participation in discussions after presentation. Classes can only be missed for medical reasons. Each student is strongly demanded to attend and participate the class. 2. Abstract (20 % total)*

Each student should make an abstract. This abstract is a one-page long text, single space, font 12, Times New Roman, and standard margins. The abstract must include seven paragraphs, and contains: Context and Background Central question and Sub-questions Statement (either thesis, or hypothesis, or antithesis, or synthesis) Theoretical framework (Conceptual foundation) Methodological framework or procedure Analysis Reflection/Conclusion Please make copies of your abstract for your classmates and for the instructorss of the course.

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Summary or book chapters report (20 % total)*

Each student will write the summary of the chapters selected and present it to the class. The purpose is to help others understand the main ideas and content of the chapters presented. In additional, this chapter should help student to construct his/her theoritical framework (point 2). Please make copies of your text for your colleagues and for the instructorss of the course.

4. Term paper (40 %).* Each student is asked to write an essay of the topic you choose. This is an extension of the abstract you have presented in class. The paper should be no less than 15 pages, and no more than 20 pages, including bibliography and notes, using standard margins, font 12, Times New Roman, double space. Punctuation rules must be respected. Paper longer than 20 pages will be penalized and its author will lose points. Out of courtesy for your colleagues, late papers will be penalized, except when delay is approved in advance by instructorss. The paper should contain: Cover page (title, your name and ID, your Instructorss, your program, and the month and year). Abstract (a revised version of the abstract you have presented in class, taking into account feedback from the audience/instructorss). This is compulsory. Introduction (an extension of the context, background, your research question[s] and statement). This is compulsory. Body (an extension of your theoretical and methodological frameworks, which one both from point 3 above) as well as the extension of your Analysis, which includes: the results of your analysis from the data you have collected using the theory and approach/methodology you have selected. This is compulsory. Conclusion (a reflection of your whole evaluation and judgments). This is compulsory. Notes, (either footnotes or endnotes), is compulsory. Appendix, if any (non-compulsory). Graphics, tables, figures, if any (non-compulsory). Bibliography (at least 1 page) is compulsory. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated.

GRADING Grading follows the standard university formula: Letter grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C D F Grade points % 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 54 and lower Evaluation Superlative in all areas Excellent Very good Good Satisfactory Low Satisfactory Pass Low pass Minimum pass Fail

*Other instructorss might also suggest some additional assignment, be prepared!!!!!

REFERENCES (Copies can be obtained at Churia Library, Contact Person: 08988268324 Ratri (rara))

Required Texts mainly include the following: Stephen W. Littlejohn and Karen A. Foss, Theories of Human Communication, Eight Edition. Belmont, CA.: Thomson Wadsworth, 2005. Gill Branston and Roy Stafford, The Media Students Book. New York and London: Routledge, 2003, Third edition. The 2005 edition is also available in the library). Leo W. Jeffres, Mass Processes and Effects. Prospect Heights, Ill.: Waveland Press, 1986. James Curran and Michel Gurevitch, Mass Media and Society. London: Edward Arnold, 1992. Pamela Shoemaker and Stephen Reese, Mediating the Message: Theories of Influences on Mass Media Content. New York: Longman, 1991. David Barrat, Media Sociology. New York: Rutledge, 1994. Hamid Mowlana, Global Communication in Transition; The End of Diversity. London: Sage, 1996. Londa Beamer and Iris Varner, Intercultural Communication in the global workplace. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2001. Fred E. Jandt, An Introduction to Intercultural Communication. London: Sage, 2004. Roy, Oliver. Globalised Islam: The Search for a New Ummah. London: Hurst & Company,2002. Barber, Benjamin R. The New York Times Bestseller Jihad Vs. MacWorld: Terrorisms Challenge to Democracy. New York: Ballantine Books, 1995. Recommended readings: Bakti, Andi Faisal, Communication and Development in Islam in Indonesia. Leiden: INIS, 2004. (Book on reserve in Churia library). Bakti, Andi Faisal, Islam and Nation Formation in Indonesia: From Communitarian to Organizational Communication. Jakarta: Logos, 2000, or Indonesian version: Nation Building Indonesia: Kontribusi Islam dalam Komunikasi Lintas Agama dan Budaya dalam Kebangkitan Bangsa. Jakarta: Churia, 2006; reprinted 2010. (Book on reserve in Churia library). Ravault, Rene Jean, Down to Earth Communication Canadian Journal of Communication, 17, pp. 531-543 (paper copy on reserve in the Churia Library).

So, Alvyn, Conclusion, in Social Change and Development Approach, pp. 261-268 (paper copy on reserve in Churia library). Thayer, Lee, Communication and communication systems in organization, management, and interpersonal relations. Homewood, Ill.: Richard Irwing, Inc. (Book copy on reserve in Churia library). Zelifer, Barbie and Stuart Allan, eds. Journalism after September 11. London and New York: Routledge, 2002. (Book copy on reserve in Churia library).