EKIS477 Analysis of Multimodality (5 op)
Kuvaus
Sisältö
This self-study option introduces the key theories, concepts and methods of multimodality, including multimodal discourse analysis and social semiotics, to students. The readings shed light on the relationship between language and other semiotic resources that are used to create meanings and to understand human communication. In doing this, the readings also provide tools for students to understand how current research approaches the concept of language.
Suoritustavat
Exam
Arviointiperusteet
Students' exam answers show good command of the conceptual, theoretical and methodological aspects of the topic and student knows how to apply what has been read in the exam answers. There are two questions in the exam, both of which need to be answered and passed in order for the exam to be approved.
Osaamistavoitteet
- understand how language (use) is always part of complex constellations of multimodal discourse
- discuss and define key aspects of multimodal discourse analysis and social semiotics
- discuss the insights that multimodal and social-semiotic perspectives can bring to our understandings of language
Lisätietoja
It is possible to do the exam as a traditional book exam or an e-exam.
Esitietojen kuvaus
Kirjallisuus
- Scollon, Ron & Wong Scollon, Suzie (2003). Discourses in Place. London: Routledge.; ISBN: 978-0415290494
- Kress, Gunther and van Leeuwen, Theo (2006). Reading images: The Grammar of visual design. London: Routledge.; ISBN: 0415319153