180172 VO-L Communication and Mediatization (2013W)

Lecture and discussion. Approximately 50% of class time will consist of lectures designed to introduce basic concepts, arguments, problematics, and positions - with a view towards sparking further discussion and debate among students. Additional class time will be devoted to seminar-like review/research/discussion exercises designed to help students delve further into the major issues, debates, etc. The goal of both lecture and discussion is to help students move forward in informed and critical ways towards developing and refining their own views, arguments, and (provisional) positions regarding the large topics, issues, debates, and future possibilities explored in the course.