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240108 AR Individual Focus Modul (2023W)
Wahllehrveranstaltung
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 18.09.2023 12:00 to Mo 25.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 02.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 09.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 16.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 23.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 30.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 06.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 13.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 20.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 27.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 04.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 11.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 08.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 15.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 22.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Monday 29.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation & Engagement (20%)
Media Analysis Project (written report 30% & individual presentation 20%)
Group Presentation (30%)The course requirements will be discussed in detail during the first session. The students must provide the following performances for the course:
- Participation & Engagement: actively participate in class discussions and group activities, complete Kahoot Quizzes, engage in reflective writing, and fulfill weekly reading assignments;
- Media Analysis Project "Love and Romance in the Digital Era": conduct an in-depth analysis of a romantic media source of your choice, exploring how it portrays themes of love, relationships, cultural influences, and diversity representation. Here are some examples of the potential sources: romantic films, love songs, romantic advertising campaigns (e.g., the "Share a Coke" advertising campaign by Coca-Cola), romantic novels, social media trends (e.g., TikTok trend "relationship challenge"), celebrity relationships (e.g., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle), romantic literature adaptations (e.g, the film adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane Eyre"), etc. Ensure that the selected media source has a substantial social media presence.
- Group Presentation “From Likes to Insights: Diversity Representation in Reality Dating Shows”: choose any reality dating show (e.g., “Love Island”, “Too Hot to Handle”, “First Dates”). As a group, use social media analytics to analyze the shows’ diversity representation, considering aspects such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and body inclusivity. Present your findings, highlighting the potential areas for improvement in promoting diversity and inclusivity. Discuss the broader implications and significance of diverse representation in the media landscape.
Media Analysis Project (written report 30% & individual presentation 20%)
Group Presentation (30%)The course requirements will be discussed in detail during the first session. The students must provide the following performances for the course:
- Participation & Engagement: actively participate in class discussions and group activities, complete Kahoot Quizzes, engage in reflective writing, and fulfill weekly reading assignments;
- Media Analysis Project "Love and Romance in the Digital Era": conduct an in-depth analysis of a romantic media source of your choice, exploring how it portrays themes of love, relationships, cultural influences, and diversity representation. Here are some examples of the potential sources: romantic films, love songs, romantic advertising campaigns (e.g., the "Share a Coke" advertising campaign by Coca-Cola), romantic novels, social media trends (e.g., TikTok trend "relationship challenge"), celebrity relationships (e.g., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle), romantic literature adaptations (e.g, the film adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane Eyre"), etc. Ensure that the selected media source has a substantial social media presence.
- Group Presentation “From Likes to Insights: Diversity Representation in Reality Dating Shows”: choose any reality dating show (e.g., “Love Island”, “Too Hot to Handle”, “First Dates”). As a group, use social media analytics to analyze the shows’ diversity representation, considering aspects such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and body inclusivity. Present your findings, highlighting the potential areas for improvement in promoting diversity and inclusivity. Discuss the broader implications and significance of diverse representation in the media landscape.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
No more than two lessons may be missed without a medical reason certified by a doctor’s note. If such a document is produced, a third lesson may be missed but is to be compensated for at the teacher's discretion. If no such document is produced or if more than three lessons are missed, this results in failing the course.
In order to get a pass grade for the course, students have to at least score 60 out of 100 points.Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 81-89%
3 (satisfactory): 71-80%
4 (pass): 60-70%
5 (fail): 0-59%
In order to get a pass grade for the course, students have to at least score 60 out of 100 points.Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 81-89%
3 (satisfactory): 71-80%
4 (pass): 60-70%
5 (fail): 0-59%
Examination topics
There will be no written exam.
Reading list
Ehrlich, S., Meyerhoff, M., & Holmes, J. (eds.). 2014. The Handbook of Language, Gender, and Sexuality (2nd ed). Oxford: Wiley.
Elliot, A. J., & Niesta, D. (2008). Romantic red: Red enhances men’s attraction to women. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 95(5), 1150–1164.
Hetsroni, A. (2000). Choosing a Mate in Television Dating Games: The Influence of Setting, Culture, & Gender. Sex Roles 42, 83–106.
Krikowa, N. (2022). Where is Australia’s GLAAD? A case for establishing an Australian LGBTIQA+ Media Institute to improve diversity in screen media representation. Alphaville, 24, 49–63.
Romaniuk, O., & Terán, L. (2022). First impression sexual scripts of romantic encounters: Effect of gender on verbal and nonverbal immediacy behaviors in American media dating culture. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 39(2), 107–131.
Santos, A. C. (2016). “In the old days, there were no gays” – democracy, social change and media representation of sexual diversity’, International Journal of Iberian Studies, 29(2), 157–172.
Scharrer, Ramasubramanian, S., & Banjo, O. (2022). Media, Diversity, and Representation in the U.S.: A Review of the Quantitative Research Literature on Media Content and Effects. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 66(4), 723–749.
Elliot, A. J., & Niesta, D. (2008). Romantic red: Red enhances men’s attraction to women. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 95(5), 1150–1164.
Hetsroni, A. (2000). Choosing a Mate in Television Dating Games: The Influence of Setting, Culture, & Gender. Sex Roles 42, 83–106.
Krikowa, N. (2022). Where is Australia’s GLAAD? A case for establishing an Australian LGBTIQA+ Media Institute to improve diversity in screen media representation. Alphaville, 24, 49–63.
Romaniuk, O., & Terán, L. (2022). First impression sexual scripts of romantic encounters: Effect of gender on verbal and nonverbal immediacy behaviors in American media dating culture. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 39(2), 107–131.
Santos, A. C. (2016). “In the old days, there were no gays” – democracy, social change and media representation of sexual diversity’, International Journal of Iberian Studies, 29(2), 157–172.
Scharrer, Ramasubramanian, S., & Banjo, O. (2022). Media, Diversity, and Representation in the U.S.: A Review of the Quantitative Research Literature on Media Content and Effects. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 66(4), 723–749.
Association in the course directory
Anglistik
Last modified: We 27.09.2023 11:08
Our particular source of exploration will be the American franchise The Bachelor, which has become a cultural phenomenon captivating millions of viewers worldwide for over 20 years. The franchise has sparked multiple spin-offs and 37 international adaptations. We will examine the repetitive behavioral patterns and imagery depicted in this popular series to unearth the ways in which these elements have become ingrained in cultural norms. To bring real-world insights into the classroom, we will harness the power of social media analytics. Analyzing The Bachelor Nation fans' discussions on social media platforms, we will uncover their perspectives on gender roles, beauty standards, and cultural diversity.
As a special feature of this course, we will dive into the world of eye-tracking software. We will analyze the visual cues and viewers’ attention patterns to uncover the subconscious influences that media exerts on our perceptions of romance. In addition, we will explore how clothing color influences initial attention and visual attraction, focusing on the color-in-context theory. We will also examine the empirical evidence behind the “red dress effect”, which suggests that women wearing red clothing are perceived as more sexually attractive.
By the end of the course, you will learn how to critically analyze media content and the messages it conveys, how to apply this knowledge to advocate for more diverse and inclusive media representation, and how to use social media and other platforms to spread awareness as well as promote positive change. The course will incorporate audio-visual materials, including video clips from reality dating shows.
So, if you’re ready to embark on an eye-opening journey that combines theory, real-world analysis, and digital software, join me in “Beyond Fairy Tales: Diversity Representation in Reality Romance.” Together, let’s challenge the status quo and shape a future where love and romance are celebrated in all their diversity.