KUMS4016 Media and Globalisation (5 op)

Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Historian ja etnologian laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Kuvaus

The course seeks to critically examine how globalization and media mutually reinforce transformation in human communication and society. Media is understood broadly and in a “non-media-centric” way: we will examine current transformations in media technologies, media culture, media genres, and media practice. 

Osaamistavoitteet

On completion of this module the student will

  • know what are the most important theories of globalization, key concepts and their relation to media and culture
  • be able to train critical thinking skills to analyze and discuss media’s role in globalization and
  • learn to examine how globalization shapes media environment and media practices and how media produces globalization.

Oppimateriaalit

Teacher in charge of the module will announce possible literature and/or other materials. For a book exam, choose three of the following:

Horsti, Karina ym. (eds.) 2014: National Conversations: Public Service Media and Cultural Diversity in Europe, Intellect.

Kraidy, Marwan 2016: The Naked Blogger of Cairo: Creative Insurgency in the Arab World.

Silverstone, Roger 2006: Media and Morality: On the Rise of the Mediapolis.

Mejias, Ulises 2013: Off the Network: Disrupting the Digital. Saatavana eletronisena julkaisuna.

Nikunen, Kaarina 2019: Media Solidarities: Emotions, Power, and Justice in the Digital Age.

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Arviointiperusteet:
80% attendance requirement and completion of written assignments.
Valitaan kaikki merkityt osat

Tapa 2

Arviointiperusteet:
Independent study: book exam, study circle or written essay.
Valitaan kaikki merkityt osat
Suoritustapojen osat
x

Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi
Ei julkaistua opetusta
x

Itsenäinen työskentely (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Itsenäinen työskentely
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi

Opetus