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Course Description
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Course Name
Intro to Media Studies II: Theory
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Media Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
This course provides a survey of media theory from the 1920s until the digital age. Major schools of media and communications studies will be covered, including the cultural critique of the Frankfurt School of Social Research, the technologist paradigm of media analysis associated with Marshall McLuhan, Chomsky’s critique of media power structures, and poststructuralist/cultural studies analysis of representation and discourse. In addition, the class will look at behavioralist approaches as well as more contemporary quantitative approaches. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the connection between media theory and methods by looking at current media studies practice.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Identify major media theories and schools from the past century.
- Compare and contrast media theories.
- Understand the connection between media theories and methods.
- Apply media theories to primary media sources.
- Coherently present ideas aboutmedia theory through public speaking.
- Write structured essays about media theory.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.