Universität Wien

080123 VU M120 Media, Discourse and Representation: What is critique? (2026S)

Cultural forms of argumentation and social configuration.

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

There might be an excursion within Vienna.

  • Tuesday 03.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 03.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 17.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 17.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 14.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 14.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 28.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 28.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Saturday 09.05. 09:30 - 14:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 12.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 12.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 26.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 26.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 09.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course, we examine different understandings of critique: Who designates what, how, and why as critique? What does the articulation of critique mean for the actors themselves, and what social constellations are created as a result?

To pursue these questions, selected conceptual positions will be presented and empirical examples discussed. Based on readings of conceptual literature, we will analyze together positions that understand themselves as critical together.

Learning objectives:
Gain insights into various concepts of critique and analyze critique as a cultural form, as well as its social effects.

Assessment and permitted materials


This is a continuous-assessment course; consistent attendance is expected (two absences allowed).
Prepare and present a position of critique based on the literature that is provided in the seminary and perhaps individually researched.
Either a written exam or an essay.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Für den erfolgreichen Abschluss der LV sind zumindest 51 von 100 möglichen Punkten zu erreichen.

Notenskala:
> = 92 sehr gut (1)
> = 80 gut (2)
> = 65 befriedigend (3)
> = 51 genügend (4)
< 51 nicht genügend (5)

Examination topics

Literature provided and discussed in the seminary and perhaps individually researched.

Reading list

Will be announced in moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Su 01.03.2026 18:06