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CUA100ZA(文化人類学・民俗学 / Cultural anthropology 100)
Media Studies

Zeliha MUGE IGARASHI

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6168,A6520
Previous Class code
Previous Class title (Media Studies I)
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木1/Thu.1
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Outline and objectives

What are the effects of computers, cell phones, and television in our lives? Does the way we receive news or other information alter our perceptions of current events? Do our relationships with friends change depending on how we communicate with them, whether by phone, email, Facebook, Twitter, or LINE?
The way we interact is mediated by communication technologies. This class is an introduction to media studies focused on how media has evolved and how it has come to shape and transform the way we communicate.

Goal

1. Introduce the history of major media and communication technologies.
2. Provide students with theoretical frameworks to understand and interpret media's effects.
3. Build fundamental skills of media literacy.

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

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

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. )

Each course begins with a historical introduction for a better understanding of mass communication and its evolution.
We will discuss a variety of media forms (print, sound, film, internet), their evolution, and their impact on culture.
The last few weeks will focus on changing trends in media culture by looking at topics such as advertising, online gaming, and virtual reality. Classes will include analyses of various media forms throughout the semester.
Students are always encouraged to share their views and interesting media content during class or through the Google Classroom stream.
Students are always welcome to send in questions by e-mail, these will be addressed at the beginning of each class.
Individual feedback on assignments and examinations will be provided through Google Classroom.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※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[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Description of the course.

2[対面/face to face]:Introduction to Mass Communication

Introduction to the field of mass communication.

3[対面/face to face]:Media Literacy

An introduction and exercises analyzing various types of media.

4[対面/face to face]:Texts and Print

The historical evolution of the printing press and its significance.

5[対面/face to face]:News and Journalism

Early history of news journalism and its transformation.

6[対面/face to face]:Sound and Recording

Early history of sound recording and the music industry.

7[対面/face to face]:Intellectual Property and Piracy

Piracy and the music industry. Copyright, fair use, and sampling.

8[対面/face to face]:Early Film

The history of early film. From photography to motion pictures.

9[対面/face to face]:Contemporary Film

Genre theory and product standardization.

10[対面/face to face]:The Internet

The history of information revolution and online cultures.

11[対面/face to face]:Video Games

Gaming cultures and the virtual world.

12[対面/face to face]:Discussion Session

1. Internet addiction
2. Relation between democracy and the internet.

13[対面/face to face]:Advertising

Brand logic and persuasive strategies.

14[対面/face to face]:Final Exam & Wrap-up

In-class final exam and review.

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

Students should complete assigned readings before each class and regularly review current news in the fields of media and technology (suggested sources to be provided by the instructor). Preparatory study and review time for this class is two hours per week.

Textbooks

The text book is available at the library but readings as well as relevant media will be uploaded to Google Drive.

References

Campbell, Richard, Christopher R. Martin, and Bettina Fabos. 2017. Media & culture: mass communication in a digital age. 11th edition. Bedford/St. Martin’s.

Grading criteria

Participation 15%
Reports 20%
Discussion Session 15%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%

Changes following student comments

None.

Prerequisite

None.