Media, Culture and Society 1, 7.5 credits
(Medier, kultur och samhälle 1, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1123MV |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Media and Communication Studies |
| Main field of study | Media and Communication Studies |
| Progressive specialisation | G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Disciplary domain |
Humanities 50%
Social sciences 50% |
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2018 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University on 2018-04-24 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
The equivalent of English B and 60 credits in Social Sciences or Humanities.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- orally and in writing describe basic theoretical perspectives and research traditions in the field of media and communication studies
- evaluate different models of analysis for the study of media production, media texts and media audiences
- discuss and reflect upon the media's significance in social and cultural life
- discuss and reflect on the relationship between media, society and culture, including the political, economic and cultural framework surrounding the media.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course offers theoretical and analytical perspectives for studying the role of media in society, media texts, media audiences, and media development.
1001, Media, Culture and Society 1, 7.5 credits
(Medier, kultur och samhälle 1, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AFCourse design
The course consists of lectures and seminars.
Examination format
Obligatory and active participation in the seminars.
Written take-home exam.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Following the Vice-Chancellors decision on internationalization and grade scale at Södertörn University College (dnr: 1148-1.1.2-2018), this syllabus replaces the syllabus with course code 1114MV, with the difference that the grade system has been updated. The syllabus is determined through special order (dnr: 1774-2.1.1-2018).