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150218 UE Mass Media in China in the Political and Legal Context (M6) (2016W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften

Continuous assessment of course work

THE COURSE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Th 15.09.2016 10:00 to Th 29.09.2016 10:00
Deregistration possible until Su 23.10.2016 20:00

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Ling Li

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 06.10. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 13.10. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 20.10. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 27.10. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 03.11. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 10.11. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 17.11. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 24.11. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 01.12. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 15.12. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 12.01. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 19.01. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
Thursday 26.01. 11:40 - 13:10 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will address and analyze the state of development of various forms of mass media, including the print media, broadcasting media and internet in the context of political control and legal regulations. Through the lens of the media development, this course intends to offer an understanding of the change of landscape of contemporary Chinese politics, law and society since 1949. The general themes that will be covered through the course include 1) print media and censorship in China, 2) Investigative journalism and foreign news media, 4) broadcasting media in China, in particular television programming 5) independent films and documentaries. The literature that will be used to assist you with the course include a rich combination of studies conducted under a wide range of disciplines, such as political science, sociology and film and media studies. THE COURSE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Component 1 class attendance - 10%

2. Component 2 class performance - 40%

3. Component 3 final essay exam - 50%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics