Universität Wien

124265 KO Critical Media Analysis (2023W)

Death Art. A Cultural Media Analysis of Representations of Violence

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Note: Several classes will take place online. We will discuss that in the first class.

  • Wednesday 11.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 18.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 25.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 08.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 15.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 22.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 29.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 06.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 13.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 10.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 17.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 24.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 31.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Violence has a history. From Goya to The Last of Us audiences have been fascinated by depictions of conflict. The corresponding worry about the level of violence, about the way it is represented, and ideas of imitation and moral dissolution has accompanied the topic. This course will examine the cultural scripts associated with violence in film, television and media, including gender roles and members of marginalised communities.

Students will examine films and series such as Saving Private Ryan, Hannibal, Fight Club, The Passion of the Christ, 300 and others. Students will learn technical film terminology as well as how to apply media analysis as a tool for their future studies. The course will boast an interactive, pragmatic approach that emphasises practical skills that can be used by the students in their academic and professional careers.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular participation in discussions
Oral presentation
Short reflections
Final paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Weekly Feedback & Discussion - 24%
Presentation - 25%
Written paper - 51%

Examination topics

Reading list

Excerpts from the following will be provided online as well as other literature including:

Csaszi, Lajos. “Television Violence and Popular Culture: The Crime Story as Morality Tale.” Filmkultura, 1999.
Gerbner, George. “Cultural Indicators: The Case of Violence in Television Drama.” The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 388 (Mar. 1970): 69-81.
Marshall, Cynthia. The Shattering of the Self: Violence, Subjectivity, and Early Modern Texts. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 2002
Smith, S. E. “Artful Violence: Hannibal, True Blood, and Other Visceral Viewing.” This Aint Livin. N.p., 28 June 2014. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.
Tucker, Ken. “Has TV Become Too Violent?” BBC Culture. BBC.com, 1 Apr. 2014. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612, BEd 046/407
Code/Modul: BA07.3; BEd 08a.2, BEd 08b.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4260

Last modified: Su 24.09.2023 12:47