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20917-01 - Practical course: Aspects of British Culture: Understanding Visual Media I: British Photography 3 CP

Semester fall semester 2008
Course frequency Irregular
Lecturers Peter Robert Burleigh (p.burleigh@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Content The course has two main functions: firstly to introduce, practice and explore visual culture in general, and more specifically photography. Thus participants will be instructed in the basic terminology, characteristics and features of the field through reading a number of key critical texts. Secondly, we will apply and articulate theoretical aspects through an examination of British photography. Taking both a historical and social view of the medium, we will examine key images, practitioners and uses of photography. A second course given in the spring semester will address the time-based visual media of TV and film.
Learning objectives To familiarize students with key concepts in visual media.
To focus critical attention on analysis of photography.
To expose and extend students' knowledge in the repertoire of British photography.
Bibliography A course reader will be made available.

 

Admission requirements Students should have an interest in developing their understanding of visual media in relation to text, language and semiotics.
Course application The course is now full: NO MORE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Language of instruction English
Use of digital media No specific media used

 

Interval Weekday Time Room

No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.

Modules Modul Extending the View (Literary and Cultural Studies) (Bachelor's degree subject: Englisch)
Modul Focusing on English for SLA teachers (Ausbildung zur Lehrperson für die Sekundarstufe I)
Modul Focusing on English for SLA teachers (Sek-I-Fach: Englisch)
Modul Focusing on the Discipline (Literary and Cultural Studies) (Bachelor's degree subject: Englisch)
Assessment format continuous assessment
Assessment details Regular attendance; group presentations
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 Englisches Seminar

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