Course
Course 7.5 credits • MHIA13
The module is an introduction to the subject of Media History. The module is an introduction to the subject of media history. Important points of departure will be the broad concept of media, media and historical philosophy and the relation between old and new media. Chronologically the module covers pre-historic time, and proceeds to, and ends with, the 16th century. Important themes are the first writing systems around the globe, the relation between oral and writing based cultures, and the introduction of the printing press, its connections with the religious conflicts of the time and the formation of nation states.
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises, based in both the classroom and at our digital platform Canvas. You will practise your skills in writing and analysing in your own blog, in papers and in digital forums. Together with your fellow students you will explore historical source material and secondary literature and improve your ability to make oral presentations.
The course can be taken as a free standing course or as part of the First Level course in Media History.
Study period:
autumn semester 2024
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2024-09-02 – 2024-10-01
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-32701
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Introductory meeting: Monday, 2 September at 15.00 – 17.00 in SOL:L503
Teachers:
Kajsa Weber