124267 AR Cultural/Media Studies 1/2 (AR) (2020W)
Covid Cultures: Epidemies Past and Present
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 08.09.2020 12:00 to Tu 15.09.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2020 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Due to the ongoing public health situation, this course will be taught online.
NB: There will be no class on 19th November.- Thursday 08.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 15.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 22.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 29.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 05.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 12.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 26.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 03.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 10.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 17.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 07.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 14.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 21.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
- Thursday 28.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The corona pandemic has shaken the world to its core. When the virus hit, it came with restrictions of movement, the closure of public spaces, and the revision of established social practices. As scientists and the media tried to disentangle the complex nexus of factors responsible for the disease and its rapid spread, anxiety, panic, and misinformation spread with similar speed. Neologisms like "social distancing", "covidiot", or "infodemic" suggest that we are dealing with an entirely new phenomenon. However, while Covid-19 has forced modern societies worldwide to learn new patterns of behaviour, this is not the first time we are facing an epidemic of such magnitude. Unnoticed by most of us, infectious diseases regularly wreak havoc in poorer parts of the earth. And not long ago, disease outbreaks still occurred regularly in many parts the Western world. While many of us seem to have forgotten about this invisible threat, our ideas about disease and contagion can often be traced back to centuries past.In this AR, students will develop advanced research skills and acquaint themselves with critical methods to examine the concepts and cultural practices that have evolved around infectious diseases. Together, we will discuss theoretical-critical texts and develop relevant research questions further explored in groups. The findings of our group research tasks will be compiled in a joint (group) project at the end of the term.This is a digital learning course with synchronous and asynchronous elements. Methods include group discussions, group and independent (research) work, presentations and a joint practical project.
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance; regular preparation of assigned reading material; active participation in class; active as specialist/in specialist team for one lesson per term (expert session); group work and group presentation; one background task; final paper.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance:
No more than two lessons may be missed without certified medical reason. If a doctor's note is produced, a third lesson may be missed, but is to be compensated for at the teacher's discretion. If more than three lessons are missed, this results in failing the course.Active participation: 10%
Group presentation: 20 %
Group research task: 40%
Group specialist task: 30%You need to complete all requirements to complete the course.Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 80-89%
3 (satisfactory): 70-79%
4 (pass): 60-69%
5 (fail): 0-59%Points must be collected in all of these areas to pass. The benchmark for passing this course is at 60%.
No more than two lessons may be missed without certified medical reason. If a doctor's note is produced, a third lesson may be missed, but is to be compensated for at the teacher's discretion. If more than three lessons are missed, this results in failing the course.Active participation: 10%
Group presentation: 20 %
Group research task: 40%
Group specialist task: 30%You need to complete all requirements to complete the course.Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 80-89%
3 (satisfactory): 70-79%
4 (pass): 60-69%
5 (fail): 0-59%Points must be collected in all of these areas to pass. The benchmark for passing this course is at 60%.
Examination topics
There will be no written exam.
Reading list
The specific reading/viewing material will be announced in the first session. Texts will be provided on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Studium: MA 844; MA 844(2); UF MA 046/507
Code/Modul: MA6, MA7; MA 844(2) 3.1, 3.2; UF MA 4A
Lehrinhalt: 12-4262
Code/Modul: MA6, MA7; MA 844(2) 3.1, 3.2; UF MA 4A
Lehrinhalt: 12-4262
Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:16