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160131 PS Critical Discourse Analysis of Social Media (2024W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 Fr 06.09.2024 08:00 to Th 26.09.2024 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2024 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: German, English
Lecturers
- Vinicio Ntouvlis
- Marina Terskaia (Student Tutor)
- Mariia Valeeva (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 07.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 14.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 21.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 28.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 04.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 11.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 18.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 25.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 02.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 09.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 16.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 13.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- N Monday 20.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 27.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
The course will rely on continuous assessment. The students' final grade will be determined by:
(a) Participation in class activities – 10%
(b) A group presentation of an assigned reading for discussion – 20%
(c) Writing a critical reflection on a paper of their choice – 20%
(d) A final analytical assignment, consisting in a poster-style presentation at the end of the semester (10%) and a write-up (40%) – 50%More detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found on Moodle.
(a) Participation in class activities – 10%
(b) A group presentation of an assigned reading for discussion – 20%
(c) Writing a critical reflection on a paper of their choice – 20%
(d) A final analytical assignment, consisting in a poster-style presentation at the end of the semester (10%) and a write-up (40%) – 50%More detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found on Moodle.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
No prior background knowledge on critical discourse analysis is required.Students will be assessed on the basis of their contribution to the course throughout the semester following the assessment scheme. Attendance is mandatory (max. 3 absences).
Examination topics
Class discussions; class preparation; readings; group presentation; poster presentation; short writing assignment (critical reflection); larger analytical assignment
Reading list
The reading list for the course can be found on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
BA-M12
MA2-M1-3
MA2-M1-3
Last modified: Tu 24.09.2024 15:46
- familiarized themselves with critical discourse analysis and key questions it poses for social media research;
- developed analytical skills for examining social media content through a critical lens;
- gained experience analyzing social media discourse both independently and as part of a team of analysts;
- expanded their capacity for self-reflexivity vis-à-vis their academic work and their own social media practices by engaging in critical discussions;
- improved their public presentation skills.The course will be held in person and conducted bilingually, in English and German. Students are free to choose the language in which they prefer to make their contributions, whether oral or written.