Module Number:
| 14148
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Module Title: | Media in Transformation - Media Theory and Analysis |
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Medien im Wandel - Medientheorie und -analyse
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Department: |
Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
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Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr. phil. Petersen, Christer
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: |
On special announcement
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Credits: |
6
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Learning Outcome: | After successfully completing the module, students have in-depth knowledge of methods for analysing text-based, visual and audiovisual formats. They are able to apply these methods in the context of media theory issues and thus gain a deeper understanding of analog and digital media communication. In addition they are able to critically analyze and theoretically model the changing social functions and effects of the media. |
Contents: | In-depth introduction to the methods of film and text analysis, methodology of media and cultural theory, as well as the philosophy and sociology of new and old, digital and analog media in their various forms and formats. |
Recommended Prerequisites: | |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | |
Forms of Teaching and Proportion: | -
Seminar
/ 4 Hours per Week per Semester
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Self organised studies
/ 120 Hours
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Teaching Materials and Literature: | - Joachim Friedmann: Storytelling for Media: Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Narrative Design. München, Tübingen: UVK 2021.
- Niklas Luhmann: Reality of the Mass Media. Hoboken, N.J.: Blackwell Publishers 2000.
- Material is available for download on the Internet. More information at the beginning of course.
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Module Examination: | Continuous Assessment (MCA) |
Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | - Successful completion of an essay of 10-20 pages or practical/project work of correspondending scope (60%)
- Presentation of a research topic or a project work, approx. 20 minutes (40%)
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Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
Part of the Study Programme: | -
Master (research-oriented) /
Transformation Studies /
PO 2024
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| This module has been approved for the general studies. |
Remarks: | None |
Module Components: | - Seminar: Media in Transformation - Media Theory and Analysis Current Description
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Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |