Media: Module 1 - Aspects of Media Studies Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Media: Module 1 - Aspects of Media Studies
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S1-EM-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course presents a cross-sectional view of contemporary mass media (especially the new electronic media) analyzed in the contexts of contemporary culture and modern societies. The lectures and classes place particular emphasis on the culture-forming and social functions of mass media. Due to this particular approach, the course content is based on an interdisciplinary array of theories and research methods stemming from contemporary cultural studies of the media and other related research fields.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the first year of studies.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
recognizes the role of the media in shaping new forms of participation and social exclusion [KM-S1-M1-EM_K_1]
 FA1_K05 [3/5]
recognizes the social role of the "new media" [KM-S1-M1-EM_K_2]
 FA1_K02 [3/5]
assesses critically the influence of specific mass culture content-types on their recipients and - in a broader perspective - on the course of social processes and human interactions [KM-S1-M1-EM_U_1]
 FA1_U01 [4/5] FA1_U03 [5/5]
applies the acquired knowledge and terminology in the interpretation of selected examples of mass culture (TV programming and series, film, advertisements, etc.) [KM-S1-M1-EM_U_2]
 FA1_U02 [4/5] FA1_U03 [5/5] FA1_U14 [3/5]
formulates synthetic conclusions and generalizations concerning economic and political aspects of media markets [KM-S1-M1-EM_U_3]
 FA1_U05 [3/5]
recognizes major theoretical trends in humanistic research on mass media and mass communication processes [KM-S1-M1-EM_W_1]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W07 [3/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
recognizes the role of communication networks in shaping the economy and political system typical of modern post-industrial societies [KM-S1-M1-EM_W_2]
 FA1_W11 [4/5] FA1_W13 [4/5]
recognizes the role of the media in shaping contemporary forms of cultural, political and social participation [KM-S1-M1-EM_W_3]
 FA1_W14 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [KM-S1-M1-EM_w_1]
written assessment of the student's knowledge of the issues included in the course syllabus concerning cultural, social and political aspects of the functioning of mass media
 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_3 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_3
Test or tests [KM-S1-M1-EM_w_2]
assessment of students' knowledge and analysis skills based on test or tests, quizzes, or similar forms
 KM-S1-M1-EM_K_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_K_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_3 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_3
Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-M1-EM_w_3]
assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class;
 KM-S1-M1-EM_K_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_K_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_U_3 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_1 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_2 KM-S1-M1-EM_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [KM-S1-M1-EM_fs_1]
multimedia-rich lectures introducing the topics outlined in the course syllabus
 15
reading assignments; own research in preparation to the exam
 15 Examination [KM-S1-M1-EM_w_1]
practical classes [KM-S1-M1-EM_fs_2]
class-based discussions and analyses of selected texts and issues outlined in the course syllabus; formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues;
 30
reading assignments, own research in preparation for the in-class discussions and tests
 40 Test or tests [KM-S1-M1-EM_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-M1-EM_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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