340172 VO Culture and Communication 2: English (2013S)
Labels
English
Details
max. 1000 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
Thursday
27.06.2013
Thursday
03.10.2013
14:00 - 15:30
Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Thursday
28.11.2013
11:00 - 12:30
Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Thursday
30.01.2014
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Thursday
14.03.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
21.03.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
11.04.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
18.04.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
02.05.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
16.05.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
23.05.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
06.06.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
13.06.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
20.06.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Thursday
27.06.
13:00 - 14:30
Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The lecture CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION: ENGLISH (USA) will focus on the development of different media (radio, TV, newspapers and magazines, Internet) in the United States, exploring the ways in which various aspects of American life (religion, social & moral issues, culture) are reflected here. The lecture will also examine the ways the media have changed to adapt to new social and political realities and how social and political developments have been shaped by the media.
Assessment and permitted materials
Mid-term test and final test.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The goal of this lecture will be to enable students to critically reflect on how American culture is reflected by the different mass media but also to provide them an understanding of the central role of the media in shaping American culture and society.
Examination topics
Lecture followed by a 10-15 minute discussion. Articles relevant to the lecture will be made available on the e-learning platform.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
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