Course syllabus autumn 2010
Course syllabus autumn 2010
Title
Global Media - Global Culture
Swedish title
Global Media - Global Culture
Course code
EN233E
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Board of Studies at Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2010-03-04
Syllabus valid from
2010-09-01
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.
Level
Basic level
No main field.
Progression level
G1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course can normally be included as a part of a general degree at undergradate level.
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.
Learning activities
Learning activities are seminars, lectures, and group/individual work.
Assessment
Written exam 2.5 hp
Written assignment 2.5 hp
Oral presentation 2.5 hp
Course literature and other study material
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