MMP305 Media and the Cold War
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
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
- Comprehensive historical knowledge about the role of journalism and the media played in the second cold war
- Comprehensive 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
- Comprehensive 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 various theoretical tools to analyze media.
- Be able to apply and actualize a historical material with the aim to understand their own time, and thus be able to apply that knowledge in to their own future professional work as a journalist or researcher.
Teaching takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students will write a term paper which aims to deliver a longer academic and media professional assignment in which they will document an independent and well thought approach to research methods and be able to analyze and discuss a topic related to the empirical material.
Individual plan for the term assignment.
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance.
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College’s routines for quality assurance
- Media Practices - master
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oppgave | Individual | 1 Semesters | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | Individual written paper (6 000 – 8 000 words) | |||
Adjusting oral examination | Individual | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 100 | The paper will be graded and the grade adjusted by the oral exam. |