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科目名 Theme Studies I  Introduction to Media Studies
担当教員 Swenson, T
授業の目的、または到達目標 To understand the role media play in modern society.
授業の概要 This course will examine the role of media and their importance in modern society. The course will examine the global multimedia environment with the aim of becoming critical consumers and producers of culture. The course broadly defines “media” as including oral, print, photographic, broadcast, cinematic, and digital forms of cultural production. The course will examine the history of media, the role of media and media institutions, and the characteristics of mediated communication that help define the myths and beliefs of modern society.
科目群/ベンチマーク Adv.
授業の形態 Lectures, discussions, presentations, quizzes, reflection papers
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction; Media & society (1)　
  • 　TBA (To be announced, will include readings and preparation for discussion each week)
2
  • Media & society (2): Approaches & illusion
  • 　TBA
3
  • Media & society (3): Impact
  • 　TBA
4
  • Media & society (4): Audiences
  • 　TBA
5
  • Media & society (5): Forms
  • 　TBA
6
  • Analyzing media (1): Visual images
  • 　TBA
7
  • Analyzing media (2): Text & discourse
  • 　TBA
8
  • Analyzing media (3): Myth making/myth makers
  • 　TBA
9
  • Analyzing media (4): Gender
  • 　TBA
10
  • Analyzing media (5): Audiences/effects
  • 　TBA
11
  • Media institutions (1): Ownership & control
  • 　TBA
12
  • Media institutions (2): Ownership & control
  • 　TBA
13
  • Media production (1): Media skills, media making
  • 　TBA
14
  • Media production (2): Media skills, media making
  • 　TBA
15
  • Reviewing media studies & future studies
準備学習 Preparation for class is required. To understand media and the role of media in society, students must do the assigned readings before class and prepare for discussions each week. Readings and homework must be completed before class. Through lectures, discussions, readings, worksheets, story telling, research papers, and presentations, students will come to understand the role of media, their characteristics, and the impact of media on our global society.
教科書 Two (2):
Rayner, P., & Wall, P. (2008). Media studies: An essential introduction. London: Routledge. ISBN: 978-0415448239
Shaules, J., Itoh, S., & Saito, S. (2001). Fish in water: The hidden influence of media in our lives. Tokyo: Macmillan. ISBN: 978-4-89585-388-0
参考文献 Materials on Reserve.
Course on-line Moodle site (OJC)
成績評価方法・基準 Class work & quizzes: 40% -- Quizzes will be on readings and discussions. Readings must be done before the class in which they are discussed.　
Group research presentation: 20% -- Required project
Summary of Research: 10% -- Summary & references of research presentation　
Reflection & response papers: 30% -- Five (5) during the course (details to be provided)
備考 Preparation is an important element for understanding media and mediated communication in modern society. A detailed syllabus will be provided at the first class meeting. The Moodle site syllabus will provide links to important sites and homework activities.

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