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SOC200ZA(社会学 / Sociology 200)
Media Effects

Zeliha MUGE IGARASHI

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6219
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月2/Mon.2
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
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Global Open Program
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Outline and objectives

Media such as news, movies, and the Internet affect us both individually and socially. On the one hand media shapes our everyday lives at the individual level through our inspirations, career goals, and consumption patterns. On the other hand, at the social level, media can influence our perceptions on political decisions, leaders, economic performance, our global allies and/or enemies.
This course examines both of these individual and social effects of media, offering students a toolbox of terms and theories in order to recognize, analyze, and personally manage the pervasive effects of media in our lives.

Goal

Students will learn basic theories of media effects research.
These will allow students to recognize and analyze methods used by different types of media that they encounter in their everyday lives.
Through their group presentations, student will have the opportunity to put media effects in perspective and to discuss these with their classmates. Theme such as violence, sexuality, consumer desire, nationalism, gender, and culture industries will be analyzed in detail.

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. )

This course focuses on the impact of the mass media on individuals and society. An overview of the history of media effects research will be presented and dominant theories in the field will be introduced.
Each course consists of both a lecture and discussion. Classes will also often include the textual reading of a particular media such as advertisements, TV shows, films, or web pages.
Students should be eager to participate in class discussion and share their ideas and experiences. Students are required to submit three assignments and to present one of these in class.

General feedback will be provided at the beginning of each class whereas individual feedback on assignments and quizzes 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]:Media as Medium

"The medium is the message" (McLuhan)

3[対面/face to face]:Media Effects

Introduction to media effects.

4[対面/face to face]:Media Influence

Brief historical overview of media influence on individuals and society.

5[対面/face to face]:Media Theory I

Cultivation Theory

6[対面/face to face]:Media Effect: Case Study I

Effect of Media. Violence and Sexuality.
Assignment #1 due.
Student presentations.

7[対面/face to face]:Media Theory II

Agenda setting and framing.

8[対面/face to face]:Student Presentations

Presentations on cultivation theory, agenda setting and framing.

9[対面/face to face]:Media Theory III

Uses and gratifications.

10[対面/face to face]:Media Effect: Case Study II

Anime, manga, and gaming in Japan.
Student presentations on uses and gratifications.

11[対面/face to face]:Society Culture and Mass Media

Culture industries.

12[対面/face to face]:Media Effect in Japan

Idols and Japanese entertainment industry.

13[対面/face to face]:Group Discussion

Group discussion on media effects.

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

Wrap-up and Final Exam

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

Students are expected to review class materials, complete assignments, and find relevant material. Preparatory study and review time for this class are two hours per week.

Textbooks

There is no single textbook required for this course. Readings as well as relevant media will be uploaded to Google Drive.

References

- Jennings Bryant, Susan Thompson, and Bruce Finklea. (2013). Fundamentals of Media Effects. Second Edition. Waveland: Illinois.
- Potter, James. (2012). Media Effects. Sage Publications: UK, India, Singapore.

Grading criteria

Participation 10%
Presentation 10%
Group Discussion 10%
Assignments 45%
Final Exam 25%

Changes following student comments

None.

Others

Students are encouraged to take Media Studies and/or Cultural Studies before registering for this course.