210126 SE M10: Culture and Politics (2021W)

Climate Visuals: The Visual Construction of the Climate Crisis

9.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft

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 Mo 06.09.2021 08:00 to Mo 20.09.2021 08:00
Registration is open from We 22.09.2021 08:00 to We 29.09.2021 08:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 22.10.2021 23:59

Details

max. 50 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The seminar units take place digitally and are streamed on the e-learning platform MOODLE.

    
    Monday
    04.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    11.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    18.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    25.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    08.11.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    15.11.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    22.11.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    29.11.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    06.12.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    13.12.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    10.01.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    17.01.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    24.01.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
    
    Monday
    31.01.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Digital
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our understanding of this crisis is fundamentally shaped by the communication of politicians, climate activists and the media. This seminar deals with the specific role of (visual) representations and narratives of the climate crisis. Visual information is seen as an effective means of raising public interest. However, research shows that climate coverage often relies on visual tropics such as polar bears, which may not be an effective way to address the public. In this seminar we will look at evidence from recent research on this complex and impactful issue and conduct small research projects. Student projects can explore, but are not limited to, strategic frames of politicians, climate engagement, and (visual) news frames.

Methods:

Introductory lectures by the seminar lecturer, presentations on work packages, development of small projects. The seminar units take place digitally and are streamed on the e-learning platform MOODLE.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course assessment is based on three tasks to be completed during the semester. Regular participation is mandatory. Two missed seminar units will be tolerated.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a positive assessment, the following three tasks must be completed with at least 51 points:

Task 1: Presentation on a work package (group project: 30% of the grade);

Task 2: Seminar paper (individual or group project: 50% of the grade);

Task 3: Presentation of the results from task 2 (individual or group project: 20% of the grade).

A detailed description of the three tasks can be found on the e-learning platform MOODLE.

Examination topics

This is a seminar with continuous assessment of coursework

Reading list

Selected basic texts and learning materials are made available on the e-learning platform MOODLE.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:19