Emner: MEVI224B Media Technology and Society - Bachelor Thesis - Høst 2017
Studiepoeng
15.0
Studienivå (studiesyklus)
Bachelor
Undervisningsspråk
Norsk eller engelsk
Undervisningssemester
Haust
Mål og innhald
The aim of this course is to provide a theoretical specialization in the changing roles of media and communication technologies. The course is about the relationship between media, society and culture in a historical perspective. The central issue that the course seeks to explore has two angles: On the one hand the course studies what role media and communication technology have had in the development of modern culture and society; on the other hand it aims to create an understanding of how social and cultural practices are always involved in the development of media technologies. This course is less about the content of media than it is about the meaning of media technologies themselves. Theoretical perspectives discussed during the course technological determinism, phenomenology and social constructivism.
Læringsutbyte
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
discuss the relationship between media technology and society in a historical perspective
reflect upon the origin and development of modern media and how new technology creates new forms of communication and interaction.
analyze the relevance of media technology for the development of modern forms of culture and society.
Develop precise research questions, and employ central theoretical perspectives to explain and understand the development of media technologies and their societal role
Carry out a minor research project
Krav til forkunnskapar
None, but the course build on MEVI101 - MEVI104.
Tilrådde forkunnskapar
None, but the course build on MEVI101 - MEVI104.
Krav til studierett
The course is open for students at the Bachelor Programme in Media Studies, University of Bergen
Undervisningsformer og omfang av organisert undervisning
Lectures, ca. 16-20 hours, and seminars, ca. 16 hours.
Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet
Approved seminar essay and seminar attandance. Approved literature test.
There is not time limit for approved work requirements.
Vurderingsformer
Bachelor thesis, approximately 8000 words, with supervision.