Media and Change in the Middle East
This course deals with media landscape of the Middle East and North Africa as well as the theories and methods in media research in general and towards the Middle East and North Africa specifically.
It aslo gives an overview of the social history of the media in the region as well as the current situation. As such the course both provides the student with the theoretical framework and tools of media and discourse analysis, as well as knowledge on the media landscape of the Middle East.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
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Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
It aslo gives an overview of the social history of the media in the region as well as the current situation. As such the course both provides the student with the theoretical framework and tools of media and discourse analysis, as well as knowledge on the media landscape of the Middle East.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The instruction will consist of lectures and seminars.
Attendance on all instruction is compulsory.
The instruction will be conducted in the language stated, Swedish or English, for the respective course instance.
For more detailed information please refer to the course description. The course description will be available one month before the course starts.
Course planning and resources
Course details, planning and resources for 2025 can be found in Athena
Please note that only registred students have access to downloadable documents in Athena.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of written assignments.
The language of examination, Swedish or English, will be the language stated for the respective course instance.
For more detailed information please refer to the course description. The course description will be available one month before the course starts.
Examiner
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Course reports
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Contact
Do you have questions about the courses in Middle Eastern and North Africa's Languages and Cultures?
Student Councelor:
exp.asien@su.seDirector of Studies:
Martin Säfström
Phone: 08-16 29 43