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| Semester | spring semester 2016 |
| 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 | Students are required to register with the instructor p.burleigh@unibas.ch, and may register for only one ACE III class. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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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 |