160161 PS Advanced Methods - Multimodal discourse analysis (2021W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 We 01.09.2021 09:00 to We 29.09.2021 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The course will be taught digitally until the end of the semester. Course meetings will be held on Zoom. For more information, see the course's Moodle page.
Thursday
07.10.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
14.10.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
21.10.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
28.10.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
04.11.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
11.11.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
18.11.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
25.11.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
02.12.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
09.12.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
16.12.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
13.01.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
20.01.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday
27.01.
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
The course will rely on continuous assessment. The students' final grade will be determined by:(a) their participation in class discussions – 10%;
(b) weekly readings and work on a number of small assignments (Moodle forum discussions) – 30%;
(c) three larger assignments assigned over the course of the semester – 60% (20% each).Detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found in the course syllabus (available on Moodle).
(b) weekly readings and work on a number of small assignments (Moodle forum discussions) – 30%;
(c) three larger assignments assigned over the course of the semester – 60% (20% each).Detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found in the course syllabus (available on Moodle).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
No prior background knowledge on multimodal discourse analysis is required.Students will be assessed on the basis of their contribution to the course throughout the semester following the assessment scheme. Their active participation in the course is strongly encouraged. Attendance is mandatory (max. 3 absences).
Examination topics
Class discussions; readings; short assignments/forum discussions; large analytical assignments.
Reading list
The reading list for the course can be found in the course syllabus.
Association in the course directory
BA-M12
MA2-M3
MA2-M3
Last modified: Mo 03.01.2022 19:26
1.) Students should familiarize themselves with two different approaches to multimodal discourse analysis, understanding their theoretical foundations not only in isolation, but also in comparison to each other and within the wider context of research on multimodality.
2.) Students should learn how to dynamically apply and combine concepts from these approaches to generate their own analyses of multimodal communicative phenomena.The course meetings will be primarily discussion-driven and will focus on: (a) presenting analytical concepts, (b) discussing empirical studies, and (c) analyzing contemporary examples of multimodal texts/artefacts and communicative events (e.g., street signs, internet memes, popular songs, household items, everyday interactions).By the end of the course, students should:
- have a firm grasp of the main goals, concerns, and challenges in the field of multimodal discourse analysis;
- acquire in-depth knowledge of key concepts in social semiotics and multimodal mediated theory;
- be capable of evaluating the relevance of various analytical tools to their analytical goals;
- develop their skills as analysts by making informed analytical decisions and applying a variety of tools from different research traditions;
- gain hands-on experience in analyzing multimodal communication both independently and as part of a team of analysts, also engaging in critical group discussions.The course will be taught in English and is scheduled to take place on campus.