Semesters

JOU250 The Media and the Second Cold War 1975-1991

Course code: 
JOU250
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Specialization level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2016 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2016 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite knowledge

Requires 60 credits within journalism and/or media studies. 

Course content

The course examines the role played by the media and journalism during the second cold war: 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.

Learning outcome

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Learning outcome knowledge

The student has:   

- 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

Learning outcome skills

The student:

 - Have developed skills in use of historical sources related to writing of academic assignments  

- Is able to use some theoretical tools to analyze media.

Learning outcome qualification

The student will:

  - Be able to apply and actualize a historical material with the aim to understand their own time.

Working and learning activities

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.

Assessment requirements

Individual plan for the term assignment.

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance. 

Maximum number of students: 
15
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Oppgave
Individual
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
4000 – 5000 words