Global Media - Global Culture

Course Code: EN233E

Institution:

School of Arts and Communication

Revision:

1

For students admitted fall 2011   fall 2010  

Approval

The course was established 11 February 2010.
This course syllabus (version 1) was approved 04 March 2010 by the Board of Studies at Faculty of Culture and Society.
The syllabus is valid from 01 September 2010.

Education level

First cycle

Advancement in relation to the degree requirements

The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergradate level.

Entry requirements

The special prerequisite for this course, besides basic eligibility for university studies, is fieldeligibility 6: Civics A and English B. Applicants are exempted from the Civics A requirement.

Learning outcomes

After finishing the course, the student can:

• identify the kinds of messages and norms that are conveyed through mass media and social media,
• understand how these norms become conventionalized representations of cultural values,
• question the consequences of global communication with reference to local societies and cultures.

Assessments

Written exam 2.5 hp
Written assignment 2.5 hp
Oral presentation 2.5 hp



Learning activities

Learning activities are seminars, lectures, and group/individual work.


Grading system

Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). ECTS grading system can be used on students demand.


Reading list and other media

Machin, D. & T. Van Leeuwen. 2007. Global media discourse: a critical introduction. London & New York: Routledge.

Additional material from online sources.



Course evaluation

Oral, informal evalutation is carried out throughout the course. A formal, written evaluation is carried out at the end of the course and published on the course homepage