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MS 9601A-001 (Fall 2018)
PhD Interdisciplinary Foundations of Media Theory
Instructor: S. Sliwinski
Course Description
This seminar prepares students for PhD work in Media Studies by introducing them to a selection of predominant theorists, concepts and approaches. In keeping with the interdisciplinary character of Media Studies, the works addressed come from several critical traditions. The course is not intended to be a comprehensive survey of the history of media theory. Instead, it provides students with the opportunity to engage a selection of key texts, particularly those reflecting the field’s analytical foundations. Core themes include the authors’ reflexive modes of analysis; the political, economic and cultural underpinnings of Media Studies; and, finally, our collective assessment of Media Studies as a developing field.
Course Syllabi for MS 9601A-001 (Fall 2018)
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