Starting with a visual approach to media as part of the critical discussion of recent theories of culture and media in the United States the course will explore and evaluate current trends of the American (new) media landscape as well as the cultural contexts that they are grounded in. In an attempt to enhance the skills of critically reading media the course will introduce approaches to media analysis before discussing selected visual and digital representations in terms of themes and narrative strategies.
Course requirements include active class preparation and participation as well as one in-class presentation. The final exam (MAP) consists of either a paper of 15 pages or a multi-media presentation. Please register for the course via AGNES. |
