Post-Colonial Perspectives on Audiovisual Media
This course on basic level in Cinema Studies is ideal for exchange students and free movers – and also master’s students – interested in the topic of postcolonialism and moving images. Taught all in English and in Filmhuset.
The course introduces postcoloniality both as a theoretical framework and an audiovisual field which address issues of cultural, ethnic and racialized differences. Through various examples and case studies that cover topics and areas such as Third Cinema, Fourth Cinema and World Cinema, the course gives students tools to think critically about representation, "race," and manifestations of colonial stereotypes in today's media culture, and about the ways in which national and ethnic hierarchies are produced and potentially disrupted.
After the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Display comprehensive knowledge of the specific concepts and issues that occur within the field of postcolonial studies
- Use analytical tools to discuss contemporary challenges in postcolonial media studies.
- Show an ability to contextualize a breadth of postcolonial history and research and apply it to moving image media.
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
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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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
For you who have been admitted to courses/programmes at the Department of Media Studies.
Dear student, via the link below you find information regarding registration and other practical concerns such as waiting list, conditionally admitted and more.
Timetable semester start Spring 2025
January 7: Welcome emails start being sent out from us to those admitted - to the email address you used when you applied for the course/programme at antagning.se/universityadmissions.se
January 7 - 15: Online registration period for all courses (unless otherwise stated in the welcome email). NOTE: To keep your place, you must register online, unless otherwise noted. The welcome email contains all the information you need for online registration.
Week 3, 2025: from this date, reserves can be accepted. You will be contacted via email and will have to respond quickly to accept your place.
January 20: Start of the Spring semester.
Registration - How to:
Registration Spring Semester 2025
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Welcome activities
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Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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For new international students
The course introduces postcoloniality both as a theoretical framework and an audiovisual field which address issues of cultural, ethnic and racialized differences. Through various examples and case studies that cover topics and areas such as Third Cinema, Fourth Cinema and World Cinema, the course gives students tools to think critically about representation, "race," and manifestations of colonial stereotypes in today's media culture, and about the ways in which national and ethnic hierarchies are produced and potentially disrupted.
After the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Display comprehensive knowledge of the specific concepts and issues that occur within the field of postcolonial studies
- Use analytical tools to discuss contemporary challenges in postcolonial media studies.
- Show an ability to contextualize a breadth of postcolonial history and research and apply it to moving image media.
Exchange student
This course is common to take by exchange students. Below you find brief information of importance.
To participate as an exchange student that has an agreement between your home university and our department as part of Erasmus+ for example you stay in contact with our International Coordinator at The Department of Media Studies.
Want to take this course - but do not have an agreement with us
If you are not a part of a department agreement between your home university and our department but you study as an exchange student at another department at Stockholm University - then your coordinator at your host department at Stockholm University must contact our International Coordinator.
Contact information
exchange@ims.su.se
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Course structure
Teaching format
The teaching consists of viewings of film and other audiovisual media, lectures, and discussions.
Assessment
The exam features small writing assignments, a home exam, and an oral presentation.
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
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.Course texts is published two months before course start.
Only use list of course texts from the semester you study.
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Course reports
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More information
Exchange student
This course is common to take by exchange students.
To praticipate as an exchange student that has an agreement between your home university and our department as part of Erasmus+ for example you stay in contact with our International Coordinator at The Deprtment of Media Studies.
Want to take this course - but do not have an agreement with us
If you are not a part of a department agreement between your home university and our department, for instance if you study on as an exchange student at another department at Stockholm University but would like to take this course, then your coordinator at your host department at Stockholm University must contact our International Coordinator.
Contact information
exchange@ims.su.se
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Contact
Student Counsellor
studievagledare@mail.film.su.se
General information
studentinfo@mail.film.su.se
Exchangestudent:
exchange@ims.su.se
