KUMS4016 Media and Globalisation (5 cr)
Description
The course seeks to critically examine how globalization and media mutually reinforce transformation in human communication and society. Media is understood broadly and in a “non-media-centric” way: we will examine current transformations in media technologies, media culture, media genres, and media practice.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will
- know what are the most important theories of globalization, key concepts and their relation to media and culture
- be able to train critical thinking skills to analyze and discuss media’s role in globalization and
- learn to examine how globalization shapes media environment and media practices and how media produces globalization.
Study materials
Teacher in charge of the module will announce possible literature and/or other materials. For a book exam, choose three of the following:
Horsti, Karina ym. (eds.) 2014: National Conversations: Public Service Media and Cultural Diversity in Europe, Intellect.
Kraidy, Marwan 2016: The Naked Blogger of Cairo: Creative Insurgency in the Arab World.
Silverstone, Roger 2006: Media and Morality: On the Rise of the Mediapolis.
Mejias, Ulises 2013: Off the Network: Disrupting the Digital. Saatavana eletronisena julkaisuna.
Nikunen, Kaarina 2019: Media Solidarities: Emotions, Power, and Justice in the Digital Age.