授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
16680:IR18‐EE232 Media and Society(RB) § 16681:IR-ECS204 Media in World Politics(RB) § 16682:RUIR-3521 Media and Society(RB) 2024 秋セメスター 木4 国際関係学部 KOGA BROWES SCOTT P. 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

明学館MG001号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

This course introduces students to the study of the mass media, particularly in reference to how the world of politics is understood and portrayed by the mass media. We also investigate the various linkages that exist between the mass media and other areas of social, political and economic life.

The course is divided into sections which deal with general theoretical approaches to the study of mass media, and how this theory is applied in dealing with various media types, focussing mainly on the press, television, and social and net-based media.

The study of the mass media involves a wide range of theory and a variety of flexible methodologies, the intention of this course is to give a brief introduction to as broad a variety of material as possible in order to prepare students to be able to identify appropriate research questions and approaches if they go on to do mass-media related research.

Feedback on written work will be provided on manaba, or verbally if preferred.

Keywords: mass media, communication, television, newspapers, technology, social media, media theory


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受講生の到達目標

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained a knowledge of:

• the variety of theoretical approaches to the study of mass media,

• the variety of actors involved in the process of production and distribution of newspapers, television news and other informational types of mass media product,

• the kinds of relationships that exist between these actors,

• how the variety of relationships can be seen as influencing the picture of the world the mass media presents to us, and

• the social role of the mass media and journalists.

They will also develop improved ability in reading, understanding, explaining and reviewing written academic materials.


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事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Introduction

Course introduction

2

History of the Mass Media through Technology

How did we get to where we are? And how does that journey affect how we study mass media today?

3

Defining Mass Media

Why 'Mass'?
Communication models.
The traditional 'Producer-Text-Audience' division

4

Mass Media Theories: 1

Approaches to Producers: Political economy, organisational studies, professionalism

5

Mass Media Theories: 2

Approaches to Audiences: Passive, active, fragmented.
The vexed "Media effects" question

6

Mass Media Theories: 3

Approaches to Texts: Framing, semiotics.
Types of 'content analysis'.

7

Newspapers: 1

Industry structures: circulations, subscriptions, funding

8

Newspapers: 2

Representation and discourse in the press

9

Newspaper: 3

The newspaper industry and reporting in Japan

10

Television: 1

Industry structures: advertising, 'public service' broadcasting, ratings and audiences

11

Television: 2

Television texts: 'Encoding/Decoding'

12

Television 3:

The television industry in Japan

13

Net and Social Media: 1

New media, new politics.
'Fake news' and disinformation.

14

Net and Social Media: 2

Social media, censorship and governmental control

15

Summary and Review

What did we learn? Where do we go from here?

授業実施形態

As far as possible classes will be held in person; some classes may be held online (live or video-on-demand ) if circumstances require.

授業外学習の指示

This course requires you to read through class materials before each session; please read as much as possible and be prepared to ask and answer questions about the ideas contained in the readings. These readings will form the basis of the material you will need to refer to when writing the written assignments.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

The assessment for this course is in two main parts:

1. Written work consisting of three mini-essay papers - 70% total
2. Participation - 30% total

1. Mini-essay papers
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There will be four papers assigned at points throughout the course, you should submit THREE of these.
These will allow you demonstrate your understanding of the contents of the assigned readings and lecture material related to each of the thematic areas covered in the course (Media theory, Newspapers, Television, and Net and Social Media).
Each paper should be apx. 800-1000 words.

Details of submission deadlines and will be distributed after classes start. Advice on how to approach writing these papers and a marking rubric will be provided.

NB - the workload for this class is weighted towards the latter half of the semester, with the first half concentrating on providing basic theoretical knowledge helpful for thinking about the mass media.


2. Participation
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Students are expected to attend class consistently.
Students must attend 11 or more of the 15 sessions in order to receive a passing grade.


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成績評価方法(備考)

Plagiarism
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Please be aware that I use the Turnitin service to check all written submissions. If you want to know more or have objections to your work being submitted for plagiarism checking, please discuss it with me. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of what constitutes plagiarism and of the university's policies regarding plagiarised work.

Plagiarism will lead, at very least, to reduced grades, and in serious cases may lead to the student becoming subject to disciplinary procedures.


Use of Generative-AI
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Submissions will also be checked - using Turnitin and other tools as necessary - for content which seems to be generated by AI.

Students are warned that use of software tools that 'rewrite' or 'rephrase' written material, and tools (such as Grammarly) that offer grammar corrections and suggestions, may lead to text being identified as 'AI-generated'. It is suggested that all work submitted for assessment should be the product of the student's own individual work. Use of AI-based tools may leave the student open to accusations of receiving outside help with their work.

This is a rapidly-changing phenomenon; all apparent infractions will be dealt with on an individual basis. Depending on the circumstances, students may be asked to resubmit work or, in serious instances, may become subject to disciplinary procedures.


Attendance
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YOU are responsible for your participation in this course, I will not remind you to attend class, I will not keep track of your class attendance for you, and I will not remind to hand in work on time.


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受講および研究に関するアドバイス

This course requires you to read a variety of academic material (apx 20-30 pages per week). You will need to develop the ability to handle the specialist academic terminology of the mass media field, it may be worth acquiring a 'dictionary of media studies'.


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教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

All materials for this course will be provided online. Some weeks will use material from 'McQuail's Mass Communication Theory, 6th Edition' and Paul Hodkinson's "Media, Culture and Society"(2017)

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

[担当者の実務経験について]
Tokyo Broadcasting Systems (TBS) 、Reuters PLCでの勤務経験
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