Theoretical and Historical Perspectives On New Media
Advanced level course in Cinema Studies, 50% pace, taught in English. The course offers critical and analytical tools for studying the moving image in today's changing media landscape.
The media theoretical perspectives that are discussed can open up historical comparisons and parallels between today's media culture and media in other periods. During the course, current research on contemporary changes in the media and new media phenomena are studied. Special attention is paid to how digital media platforms and media formats challenge conventional understanding of the specificity of the film medium and representational strategies.
This course is also optional MA-level course for studentes in the Master's Programme in Cinema Studies.
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
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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.
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Registration Spring Semester 2025
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Welcome activities
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The media theoretical perspectives that are discussed can open up historical comparisons and parallels between today's media culture and media in other periods. During the course, current research on contemporary changes in the media and new media phenomena are studied. Special attention is paid to how digital media platforms and media formats challenge conventional understanding of the specificity of the film medium and representational strategies.
This course is also optional MA-level course for studentes in the Master's Programme in Cinema Studies.
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Course structure
For a passing result on the course, the student must be able to:
- explain, discuss and problematize, both orally and in writing, central concepts and theory building regarding the research field of the course;
- apply the theories and methods of the current research area in an independent scientific work.Teaching format
The teaching consists of: lectures and seminars as well as screenings of films and other media material. Mandatory attendance at lectures, seminars and film screenings. Teaching takes place in English.
Assessment
The course is examined through a written assignment and home exam.
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
Exchange and Alumni CoordinatorBirgitta Fiedler
Student Counsellor Cinema StudiesMattias Johannesson
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Irregular office hours
Out of office 20 December 2024 to 7 January 2025
Director of Studies Cinema StudiesJoel Frykholm
