Transnational Media

Code

CULT2008

School

Cultural, Media and Visual Studies

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module looks at recent understandings of postnational and transnational media, and specifically considers the flows of people, media, technology, ideas, and finances among nations. The module addresses in particular global media interactions emerging from tensions between cultural homogenisation and heterogenisation. The module will present foundational theoretical material on transnational media and will include weekly case studies for students’ consideration and analysis. Case studies will include particular historical and contemporary manifestations of flows of global culture.

A single coursework assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.

Target Students

Only available to students in Film and Television Studies, International Media and Communications Studies, Liberal Arts and Exchange students.

Classes

• One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
• One 3-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks

The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: Coursework - 3,000 words portfolio of written work and equivalent

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A) Knowledge and Understanding: 

On completion of the module students should be able to:

1) Understand different critical approaches to transnational media;

2) Analyse the cultural, economic, ideological, and industrial factors that determine transnational media flows.

B) Intellectual Skills: 

On completion of the module students should be able to:

1) Recognise and understand incidences of transnational media and media flows;

2) Apply theoretical concepts surrounding transnational media to specific media texts;

3) Construct coherent and independent arguments.

C) Professional Skills: 

The module will develop students' ability to:

1) Write accurately and grammatically and present written material using appropriate conventions;

2) Synthesise information from a variety of primary and secondary materials;

3) Develop and apply critical models for evaluation of global industries.

D) Transferable Skills: 

The module will develop students' ability to:

1) Participate and learn interactively in group contexts;

2) Express arguments clearly, coherently and fluently in writing and through oral contribution;

3) Manage group and independent research.

Conveners

• Dr Julian Stringer
• Dr Nuno Jorge