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39977-01 - Course: Print Media in England 3 CP

Semester spring semester 2015
Course frequency Irregular
Lecturers Peter Robert Burleigh (p.burleigh@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Content The cultural and political role of print media, especially newspapers is still significant in today's digital world. This course will look at the ways in which the language of newspapers and journalism generates very particular world views and thus how the media play a key role in shaping public opinion. The political colour of newspapers, and the cultural influence of magazines will also be explored. Finally, the investigative dynamics of journalism will also be thematized.
Learning objectives Students will gain a broad view of print media landscape in the UK.
Students will contextualize current cultural practices against features of textual language.
Students will be able to engage critically with close readings of cultural phenomenon, producing written responses that test their skills in presenting arguments and justifications.
Bibliography Readings will be provided on ADAM.
Weblink ADAM

 

Admission requirements Open only to registered students of English. This course is not available in the Komplementärbereich.
Course application Sign up sheets for the three ACE3 courses 35010, 36489, 39977 will be posted on the notice board on the 2nd floor, rear building, of the English Seminar from February 2nd. The number of participants in each course is strictly limited to 24. If a course is full, you must sign up for one of the two alternatives. You may not register for more than one of these courses.
Language of instruction English
Use of digital media Online, mandatory

 

Interval Weekday Time Room

No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.

Modules Modul Introduction to Academic Communication in English (Bachelor's degree subject: English)
Assessment format continuous assessment
Assessment details Assessment will be conducted throughout the course and will involve spoken as well as written assignments to complete.
Assessment registration/deregistration Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required
Repeat examination no repeat examination
Scale Pass / Fail
Repeated registration as often as necessary
Responsible faculty Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch
Offered by Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft

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