Erste Sitzung: 8. November 2022 (wegen einer Exkursion in der ersten Vorlesungswoche und Allerheiligen am 1. November 2022)
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This course will introduce students to different theoretical and practical perspectives on the role and power of media in society. We will first discuss various definitions of media as well as aspects of media history, media theory, and media analysis. We will then analyse film sequences of iconic and lesser known British films.
Students will be introduced to basics of film and TV studies such as film narrative, cinematic techniques, approaches to contextual interpretation, and genre analysis. We will also include other forms of media, such as media events, artworks, and digital products, into our critical discussions. Ultimately, this course aims to sharpen students’ awareness of the social and cultural functions of media, how media influence political beliefs, identities, and behaviours while at the same time they are being shaped by these.
Our primary texts this term will include the Olympic Opening Ceremony 2012 in London, a James Bond film as well as at least one Doctor Who episode.
Reading texts and/or watching films in preparation for each class will be mandatory. In order to gain credits for this course, students will have to participate in a case study to be presented in class. Our last session will be a double session.
Texts:
Relevant materials will be made available via moodle. |
