Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15225:IR18‐DE202 Global Studies Seminar (RE) § 15226:IR-DS206 Global Studies Seminar (RE) 2023 Fall Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations KOGA BROWES SCOTT P. 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS304

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course takes Mattelart's 'Mapping World Communication: War, Progress, Culture' as its focus; this work looks back at the history of 'communication', traces the genealogy of theoretical thinking on the subject and offers a critical assessment of the 'information age' and the role of communication in globalisation.

During the course, students will read through 'Mapping World Communication' chapter by chapter and discuss the ideas Mattelart puts forward, the content of the book itself will be complemented by other readings where useful. Students will be asked to read, summarise and present the sections of the readings assigned to them (or their group) each week.

Course sessions will consist of student-led presentations and discussions on the weekly material.

Keywords: communication, media theory, globalisation


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Student Attainment Objectives

Students who attend this course will gain a knowledge of the development of worldwide systems of mass communication from the 18th century, they will also be introduced to developments in the ways governments, bureaucracies and academics have tried to manage, describe and understand these developments.

This work has a particular emphasis on the relationship of national communication systems to the conduct of war, students will have the opportunity to learn about how international conflict, and cooperation, has influenced the development of systems of communications/media governance.

Students will have the opportunity to practise reading and summarising academic texts, presenting their ideas and opinions, and participating in group discussions.


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Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introductions

Who are you? Who am I? Who is Armand Mattelart?
What is this course about? Why is it important?

2~6

"WAR"

These classes will deal with chapters 1 to 5 of the work. These focus on the development of 'communication' (in a broad sense) since the 18th century; the growth of state bureaucracies, mass politics and changes in the nature of war, and how all of these relate to changes in the technologies of communications and their governance.

7~10

"PROGRESS"

Chapter 6 to 8: Looking at the post-WW2 developments in communications - television and 'development theory', 'media imperialism', and the 'free flow' vs regulation debate. (There will also be a relevant film in week 8 or 9)

11~14

"CULTURE"

Chapters 9 to 11 (plus 'Conclusion'): These (highly theoretical) chapters look at theories of globalisation, the growth of a worldwide economy and the tensions between nations and global actors in the fields of governance and communications.

15

Summary and Review

Review of the main points of course and final feedback

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to read the assigned readings for each week, and to contribute to class discussions by i) coming up with relevant questions, ii) being prepared to share their own views on the material discussed.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Weekly Participation
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30% - active participation in class discussions - offering students a chance to check their understanding with other class members and deepen their appreciation of the course material

40% - short weekly writing assignments based on that week's material - giving students an opportunity to distill the knowledge they have gained form the reading, keep a record of their reading and build a picture of the overall content of the work.


Final Paper
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30% - final paper (max.1500 words) - this allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the issues dealt with in the course sessions


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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Please be aware that I use an online 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.
  
YOU are responsible for your participation in this course, I will not remind you to attend class and I will not remind to hand in work on time.


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Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Mapping World Communication: War, Progress, Culture Armand MATTELART Univ. of Minnesota Press 0816622620

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Used Weekly

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

Students can contact me by email: spkb@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp

Please include the letters GSS in the subject line, this will help me find and respond to your mail.

I may sometimes take a day or two to get back to you so if it is something urgent, please also include the word URGENT in the subject.
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