Media and Communication Studies C: Theory in Digital Media Studies
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 2IV180
- Code
- 2IV180
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Media and Communication Studies G2F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 25 May 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Informatics and Media
Entry requirements
60 credits in media and communication studies including 7.5 credits in digital media studies.
Learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- account for and show in-depth understanding of central theories within the field of Digital Media Studies and for related perspectives from the philosophy of science,
- account for and show in-depth understanding of historical and contemporary debates about central concepts within the field of Media Theory and Digital Media Studies,
- account for and show in-depth understanding for the role and significance of digital media for culture and society.
Competence and skills
- independently and critically analyze and present theoretical explanations on key issues and debates in digital media theory,
- independently demonstrate how theories in the field of Digital Media Studies can be applied in empirical research.
Judgement and approach
- independently and critically reflect upon media theoretical questions,
- independently and critically discuss digital media power and its implications for individuals and society.
Content
This course, building on the MCS B/Digital Media Studies, further explores the main theories and theoretical debates in the field of Digital Media Studies. The course also shows how these discussions build upon earlier debates in Media Studies. The theoretical explorations and comparisons lead to a deeper understanding of central epistemological, ontological and ethical questions in Digital Media Studies.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars and assignments.
Assessment
The course is examined through seminars, assignments, and in a final examination.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator or a decision by the department's working group for study matters.