UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3108 Introduction to the study of media culture from a German studies perspective

Faculty of Arts

ATS3108 Introduction to the study of media culture from a German studies perspective is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS2093 and ATS2094.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Clayton
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for ATS3108. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before ATS3108

After ATS3108

No unit lists ATS3108 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Overview

Since the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, the reproduction of knowledge and social practice has become increasingly reliant and dependent on mass media. The general relation between culture, media and society on one hand and how it shows up in the design of media products will be the topic of this introductory unit. The unit will provide insights into advanced media theory and put historical media phenomena into perspective.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    identify, analyse and evaluate the main features of German media theory and German visual culture from late 19th century to today;

  2. 2

    explain historical media phenomena;

  3. 3

    critically read the key texts reflecting the historical developments of media at different times;

  4. 4

    discuss the connection between media and the relevant theoretical concepts;

  5. 5

    apply a range of academic and communication skills to present the results of your  own research

Workload and teaching

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Where it fits

ATS3108 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Axel Fliethmann
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Axel Fliethmann

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3108?

You need ATS2093 and ATS2094 before you enrol.

When is ATS3108 offered?

In 2020, ATS3108 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3108?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Which majors and minors include ATS3108?

ATS3108 is part of German studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
German Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020