Semesters
JOU250 The Media and the Second Cold War 1975-1991
Requires 60 credits within journalism and/or media studies.
The course examines the role played by the media and journalism during the second cold war in the years 1975-1991, and in particularly the media’s role in the political tension between East and West. The course also addresses the media and journalism in relation to the political establishment, the police and the secret services. Of specific interest is foreign news journalism in the press and broadcasting. The course also examines how the impact of an imminent nuclear danger and the protests against it were expressed in music, film, animation and documentary. The course explores deeper into the humanities and social theories of media and communication.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will have following learning outcome after completing the course:
- Broad historical knowledge about the role of journalism and the media played in the second cold war
- Broad knowledge about media and journalism in the field of tension between East and West
- Basic knowledge of how the late part of the Cold War influenced music, film, animation and documentary
- Broad knowledge of the media's role and importance in conflicts in the recent past, and how the media produces both old and new cognitive patterns in an opinion
- Have developed skills in use of historical sources related to writing of academic assignments
- Is able to use some theoretical tools to analyze media.
- Be able to apply and actualize a historical material with the aim to understand their own time.
Teaching takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students will write an academic assignment in which they will document an independent approach to research methods and be able to analyze and discuss a topic related to existing literature.
Individual plan for the term assignment.
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance.
| Vurderingsform | Gruppering | Varighet | Karakterskala | Andel | Kommentar | Hjelpemidler | Omfang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oppgave | Individual | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 4000 – 5000 words | ||||
Adjusting oral examination | Individual | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 100 |