Course
Course 7.5 credits • MHIA16
The module focuses on the new media technologies that have emerged and spread in the wake of the Second World War. A clear emphasis is placed on digital media and network cultures, as well as the broad influence of television. Highlighted themes are the cultural understanding of technological development, convergence culture and intermedial relations. We also discuss the press media environment and the changing conditions for journalism, along with analogue and digital sound media. Finally, we analyse the arguments of some of the most influential late 20th century media theorists such as Raymond Williams and Marshall McLuhan.
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises, based in both the classroom and 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 stand alone 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:
2024-12-04 – 2025-01-19
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-32704
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Teachers:
Valeriia Sementina,
Eskil Vesterlund
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2024
Late application
Opens 15 July