GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

This class is the second semester in the Media Across Borders seminar. As such, it will build off of what the students learned in the spring semester. This semester will continue the exploration and examination of various theories and methods pertaining to media studies, and in particular, animation as broadly conceived. There will also be more focus on students' research projects, with the students presenting their research projects in a more extended form at the end of the semester and submitting their final written versions. There will also be the opportunity to get more feedback on their topics as it develops across the semester

Throughout the seminar, students will learn how to engage with various media by examining relevant theories and research, exploring them through group work and discussion. They will also learn how to apply and critique the approaches examined in class. To do so, there will be presentations as well as smaller projects that work with specific theories and methods that focus on certain media. The students will have the opportunity to examine first-hand what media theorists and researchers are discussing about contemporary (and past) media and how such media reflect and affect society. Across the semester, students will also develop their own research project on a specific media of their choosing, applying the theories and methods we explored in class.

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

英語 / English

As a seminar, these classes will primarily be discussion and presentation-based. Each week students will be provided with an academic reading relevant to the topic, engaging with methodological and theoretical concepts in ways that connect to their research interests. Students will have group and class discussions on certain themes and prepare group presentations and activities to better engage with that week’s reading. Classes will also feature visual material such as images and clips of films and animation to better address, apply, and critique the readings. Students will also receive individual feedback and consultation at different points in the semester. Assessments of their work will be based on their understanding and application of the readings through their presentations, participation in discussion, and final papers.

あり / Yes

なし / No

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

Overview of the fall semester, considering the semester’s themes,
methods, and focus. Discussion of the aims of the seminar and the responsibilities of each seminar member.

2[対面/face to face]：Theory and Methods I

Overview of some foundational
theories and methodologies as a
class

3[対面/face to face]：Theory and Methods II

In depth examination of important
methods and theories as a class

4[対面/face to face]：Theory and Methods III

Focusing on applying and
critiquing specific theories and
methods as a class

5[対面/face to face]：Reading, Applying, Critiquing Research I

Student presentations and
discussions of a reading relevant to
media studies

6[対面/face to face]：Reading, Applying, Critiquing Research II

Student presentations and
discussions of a reading relevant to
media studies

7[対面/face to face]：Reading, Applying, Critiquing Research III

Student presentations and
discussions of a reading relevant to
media studies

8[対面/face to face]：Research Project
Workshop I

Individual consultation on each
students’research project

9[対面/face to face]：Reading, Applying, Critiquing Research IV

Student presentations and
discussions of a reading relevant to
media studies

10[対面/face to face]：Reading, Applying, Critiquing Research V

Student presentations and
discussions of a reading relevant to
media studies

11[対面/face to face]：Reading, Applying, Critiquing Research VI

Student presentations and
discussions of a reading relevant to
media studies

12[対面/face to face]：Research Project
Workshop II

Research project presentations and feedback

13[対面/face to face]：Research Project
Workshop III

Research project presentations and feedback

14[対面/face to face]：Research Project
Workshop IV

Research project presentations and feedback

Each week there will be articles/chapters to read, preparations for the discussion, presentation, and/or conducting research. All students are expected to be diligent and keep up with this workload to ensure that the seminar works for the class, the other students in their group, and their own research interests. Reading, preparation, and review time for this class are at least 8 hours.

No textbook will be required as readings will be provided by the instructor.

Chung, Hye Jean. Media Heterotopias: Digital Effects and Material Labor in Global Film Production. Durnham: Duke University Press, 2018.
Durham, Meenakshi Gigi, and Douglas Kellner. Media and Cultural Studies: Keyworks. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Heise, Ursula. The Routledge Companion to the Environmental Humanities. New York: Routledge, 2017.
Heise, Ursula K. Sense of Place and Sense of Planet: The Environmental Imagination of the Global. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.
Morton, Timothy. All Art Is Ecological. London: Penguin Books, 2021.
Roudometof, Victor. Glocalization: A Critical Introduction. New York: Routledge, 2016.

Class participation 20%, Comment/Question sheets 20%, Group activity I 10%, Group activity II 10%, Research Presentation 10%, Research Paper 30%

This is a new class, but the professor will check constantly with students to make sure the workload and content are reasonable.

It is not required but suggested that you have taken one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Media Theory,
Performance Studies, Creative Industries.

Students are expected to take both Media Across Borders I and II and to continue for two years. However, special arrangements may be made for students who study abroad.

None.