Media and Communication Studies C: Theory in Media Studies, 7.5 credits
Academic year 2022/2023
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Course code: 2IV168
Autumn 2022, 50%, Campus
Start date: 29 August 2022
End date: 2 November 2022
Language of instruction: English
Location: Uppsala
Registration: 28 July 2022 – 29 August 2022
Entry requirements: 60 credits in media and communication studies including 7.5 credits in media studies
About the course
The course explores the main theories in the field of media studies, and offers an in-depth exposé of the key academic debates in the field. The first part of the course explores the historical as well as contemporary development of theoretical perspectives and understandings of the concepts media, mediation, mediatisation, media logic, media/communication ecology, globalisation, digitalisation and participation.
The second part of the course, compares and contrasts different approaches to understand the world of contemporary media, for analysis of contemporary everyday life experiences related to the media, digital societies and globalisation from critical, cultural and discursive perspectives. The theoretical explorations and comparisons will develop your ability to independently and critically reflect on issues of equity, sustainability and participation in contemporary media societies. You will also discuss the ethical problems associated with unequal media access and power, as well as its implications for participation in social change processes.