Media and Politics in a Globalizing World
The course contains advanced studies of globalization and mediation processes that are important for the transformation of political and cultural identities
Globalization and the digital revolution have had consequences for the way we understand the media-politics relationship, for the issues that require attention, and for the conceptual repertoire most suitable for such scholarly work.
The course examines the relationship between media and political actors in this globalizing, mediated world, employing a comparative approach. Each class will examine the relationship from the perspective of a different set of actors. Through independent reading, lectures, class discussions, group exercises and written assignments, you are encouraged to question your unexamined assumptions and explore the ways in which globalization - conceived as technological, economic, political and societal developments - is affecting and being affected by changes in media and politics.
(this course previously had the course code MK7033)
Information for admitted students spring 2025
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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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Globalization and the digital revolution have had consequences for the way we understand the media-politics relationship, for the issues that require attention, and for the conceptual repertoire most suitable for such scholarly work.
The course examines the relationship between media and political actors in this globalizing, mediated world, employing a comparative approach. Each class will examine the relationship from the perspective of a different set of actors. Through independent reading, lectures, class discussions, group exercises and written assignments, you are encouraged to question your unexamined assumptions and explore the ways in which globalization - conceived as technological, economic, political and societal developments - is affecting and being affected by changes in media and politics.
(this course previously had the course code MK7033)
Combine this course in related subject
This course is a 7,5 credit course half pace (50%) - it run 1st half of the semester. Therefor you can take another course parallell.
We suggest you combine this course with
Media, Justice and Human Rights (MK7136) 7,5 credits, 50%, period 1
The course examines media roles in relation to justice and human rights, including communication rights, and embraces on a wider scale the challenges and opportunities that globalization and digitalization make in the context.
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Course structure
After passing the course, you have acquired in-depth and specialized knowledge of the relationship between mediation and globalization processes and the impact of these processes on the transformation of political and cultural identities. You can also critically compare and apply this knowledge in specific media areas.
Teaching format
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars. All tuition is compulsory. Teaching is in English.
Part of Master's Programme
This course is also a part of the Master's Programme in Global Media Studies.
Assessment
Examination takes place continuously during the course by writing two papers, a final report and opposition to another student's report.
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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More information
Change in Course Code
This course previously had the course code MK7033.
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Contact
General information
master@ims.su.se
Student Counsellor
studievagledare@ims.su.se
Student Affairs Office Media and Communications Studies
- Visiting address
Floor 5 Garnisonen
Karlavägen 104
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Phone hours
Tuesday and Friday 9.30 - 11.00
Student Affairs Office - Master ProgrammeMaria Lundin
Admission, Registration and Eligibility questions
- Irregular office hours
Closed December 23-January 2
Student Counsellor Journalism and Media and Communication StudiesMattias JohannessonStudent Counsellor
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Irregular office hours
Out of office 20 December 2024 to 7 January 2025
