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160153 PS Advanced Methods - Multimodal discourse analysis (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 Mo 11.09.2023 08:00 to Th 28.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 09.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 16.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 23.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 30.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 06.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 13.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 20.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 27.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 04.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 11.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 08.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 15.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 22.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 29.01. 11:00 - 12:30 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) their preparation for and participation in class discussions – 10%;
(b) weekly readings and work on a number of small assignments (Moodle forum discussions) – 30%;
(c) two larger assignments assigned over the course of the semester – 60% (30% each).Detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found in the course syllabus (available on Moodle).
(b) weekly readings and work on a number of small assignments (Moodle forum discussions) – 30%;
(c) two larger assignments assigned over the course of the semester – 60% (30% each).Detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found in the course syllabus (available on Moodle).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
No prior background knowledge on multimodal discourse analysis is required.Students will be assessed on the basis of their contribution to the course throughout the semester following the assessment scheme. Their active participation in the course is strongly encouraged. Attendance is mandatory (max. 3 absences).
Examination topics
Class discussions; readings; short assignments/forum discussions; large analytical assignments.
Reading list
The reading list for the course can be found in the course syllabus.
Association in the course directory
BA-M12
MA2-M3-2
MA2-M3-2
Last modified: Fr 08.09.2023 15:47
1.) Students should familiarize themselves with different approaches to multimodal discourse analysis, understanding their theoretical foundations not only in isolation, but also in comparison to each other and within the wider context of research on multimodality.
2.) Students should learn how to dynamically apply and combine concepts from these approaches to generate their own analyses of multimodal communicative phenomena.The course meetings will be primarily discussion-driven and will focus on: (a) presenting analytical concepts, (b) discussing empirical studies, and (c) analyzing contemporary examples of multimodal texts/artefacts and communicative events (e.g., street signs, internet memes, scenes from TV and cinema, YouTube videos, household items, everyday interactions).By the end of the course, students should:
- have a firm grasp of the main goals, concerns, and challenges in the field of multimodal discourse analysis;
- acquire in-depth knowledge of key concepts in the approaches discussed in class;
- be capable of evaluating the relevance of various analytical tools to their analytical goals;
- develop their skills as analysts by making informed analytical decisions and applying a variety of tools from different research traditions;
- gain hands-on experience in analyzing multimodal communication both independently and as part of a team of analysts, also engaging in critical group discussions.The course will be taught in English and will take place on campus.