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POL200AD(政治学 / Politics 200)
海外メディア分析実習

Chie MATSUMOTO

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Law
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Year 2021
Class code A0497
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月2/Mon.2
Class Type 講義
Campus 市ヶ谷
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Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Category (法律学科)
Category (政治学科(2021年度以降入学者))
Category (政治学科(2020年度以前入学者))
Category (国際政治学科(2021年度以降入学者))
Category (国際政治学科(2020年度以前入学者))

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Outline and objectives

The rise of digital media and the Internet has increased the need to distinguish fake news - or “alternative truth” - from trustworthy information. The course broadens awareness of this global phenomenon while helping students to find their own language to express ideas and opinions. The course is based on the premise that we stand at the cusp of a sea change in the media as it transitions to cyberspace, in Japan and across the planet, and that we need new approaches to understanding the consequences.

Goal

This course focuses on developing critical thinking skills by analyzing the mass media and what it produces. By examining the complexity of the nature and the background of media, the aim is to equip students with the “media literacy” tools to give them a better understanding of the role the media plays in global politics, as well as prompting them to think about how they can improve how the media functions.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP1」、「DP3」に強く関連。「DP2」、「DP4」に関連。

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Classes will combine lectures, discussions, presentations and reports. We learn from one another by exchanging ideas and opinions. Students are expected to share their thoughts, personal experiences and views in class. Class discussions will be based on regular monitoring of international news generated through print media, online sources, SNS, broadcast stations and other media. Students are required to show their understanding of the issues through homework assignments, to which the instructor will give feedback. The course will be primarily in English, with some discussions in Japanese. There may be guest speakers. Students are encouraged to bring any digital devices that may help with their research in class.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Course orientation

Course overview and introduction

2:Media independence ①

Right to know, press freedom and media responsibilities

3:Media independence ②

Right to know, press freedom and media responsibilities

4:Media and social issues ①

Nuclear or non-nuclear

5:Media and social issues ②

Influences and special interest groups

6:Guest speaker

Talk with Karoshi family

7:Media comparative analysis ①

Domestic media vs. overseas media

8:Media comparative analysis ②

Alternative media vs. conventional media

9:Media in our lives ①

Fake news or real news

10:Media in our lives ②

Trust in media: What affects people's trust in media

11:Media in our lives ③

Media as tools for social movement

12:Presentation ①

Presentations on global media analysis

13:Presentation ②

Presentations on global media analysis

14:Final examination

Final examination

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

This is a practical course in which students will actively engage in a variety of tasks and activities. They will be expected to do sufficient research and preparation, as well as completing homework assignment as our classroom discussions will draw from these materials.

Textbooks

There is no textbook for this course.

References

A range of diverse materials will be provided by the instructor.

Grading criteria

CLASS PARTICIPATION (15%): Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions and read daily news in and outside of Japan, as well as materials suggested.

HOMEWORK (15%): Students are required to complete homework assignments.

PAPER (20%): Students are required to submit one report of approximately 1,000 words and reaction papers.

PRESENTATION (25%): Students are required to make a 15-minute group presentation.

FINAL EXAM (25%): The exam will be an essay format. The topic of the essay will draw from the lectures and the discussions in class.

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students can bring in any digital tools that may help classroom discussions.

Others

The syllabus is flexible and subject to change. The choice of topics to be studied may change in line with the current events and the latest news.

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