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HU Credits:
4
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
cont. german studies:politics, soc.&cult
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
English
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Gisela Dachs
Coordinator Office Hours:
Wednesday, 17.00-18.00 or by prior arrangement
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Gisela Dachs
Course/Module description:
The course teaches the development and impact of the media in Germany since 1945 with a special focus on contemporary society and its relations with Israel. Furthermore, it examines the shifting media landscape in the 21st century with an emphasis on news and current affairs.
Course/Module aims:
The course aims to transmit a comprehensive view of the media landscape in Germany. This includes the acquirement of knowledge about ongoing current affairs and debates as well as media ethics, the influence of ownership and journalistic standards.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• To orient themselves within the German media landscape and assess the role of major as well as minor media outlets from a historical and contemporary point of view.
• To read, analyze and discuss media content relating to current affairs.
• To evaluate news content and its impact on various audiences and the political landscape.
• To gain insights into the journalistic process of producing and distributing media content within a national and transnational context.
• To have a reflective view on German society through the critical discussion of the media.
Attendance requirements(%):
80%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
The teaching combines theoretical and practical approaches. Each unit focuses on a thematically arranged overview focusing on chronological developments since 1945 as well as on current affairs. Each topic will be discussed by referring to its historical and sociological context. The students introduce key media players to the class and present a weekly “media revue” summarizing the main news and current affairs debated in Germany. Furthermore, guest lecturers from the field will be invited to give insights into their own journalistic work.
Course/Module Content:
Structure of the main topics:
- German media after 1945
- Media stories that changed the country
- Ownership and control
- Media standards and ethics
- The impact of digital media
- Media and Migrants
- Minority media
- Media in the GDR and contemporary former East Germany
- Germany and the world – perceptions and debates
- The (contested) role of foreign correspondents
- Changing audience/s
- Beyond the news – TV entertainment
Two guest lectures
Required Reading:
A full reading list will be provided at the beginning of the semester
Additional Reading Material:
See above
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 40 %
Participation in Tutorials 30 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 30 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
• Two oral presentations: (1) introducing a key player of the German media, (2) summarizing and contextualizing the news of the week.
• One written final assignment based on one of the presentations.
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