Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

Back to List

SOC200ZA(社会学 / Sociology 200)
Media Effects

Muge Igarashi

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A6219
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月2/Mon.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市BT‐0702
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) 制度ウェブサイトの3.科目別の注意事項(1)GIS主催科目の履修上の注意を参照すること。
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 200-level Intermediate Courses(中級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 200-level Intermediate Courses
Culture and Society

Show all

Hide All

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

1) Introduce basic terms and theories of media effects research.
2) Provide case studies on major topics in media effects research such as violence, consumer desire, nationalism, gender, and culture industries.
3) Equip students with basic skills to recognize and manage media effects on a personal level.

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.
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 participate in a group presentation.
Feedback 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

Introduction

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 - Student presentations.

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

Effect of media: violence and sexuality - Student Presentations.
Assignment #1 due.

7[対面/face to face]:Media Theory II

Agenda setting and framing - Student presentations.

8[対面/face to face]:Media Theory III

Uses and gratifications - Student presentations.
Assignment #2 due.

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

Media Effects of Gaming and the Internet - Student presentations.

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

Anime, manga, and gaming in Japan - Student presentations.

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 - Student presentations.

13[対面/face to face]:Group Discussion

Group discussion on media effects.
Assignment #3 due.

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.

Prerequisite

None.