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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CMS 315"
COURSE NAME: "European Mass Media"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2013
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Sarram Pier Paolo
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 14:00-16:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: COM 220
OFFICE HOURS:
M/W 12-1pm
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course Description
A study of European mass media, including film, television, radio, the press and publishing, and new information technologies.
The course will analyze political, economic, social and cultural changes in Europe following the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on Italy as a case study in order to observe the effects of technological development, political discussion and globalization on a specific national media system.
Further, the class will try to investigate the status and possibility of a European-wide media system and the ways in which this will (and does) position itself in the global mediascape. Investigative methodologies will concentrate on cultural and political economic modes of analysis.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Course Description
A study of European mass media, including film, television, radio, the press and publishing, and new information technologies.
The course will analyze political, economic, social and cultural changes in Europe following the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on Italy as a case study in order to observe the effects of technological development, political discussion and globalization on a specific national media system.
Further, the class will try to investigate the status and possibility of a European-wide media system and the ways in which this will (and does) position itself in the global mediascape. Investigative methodologies will concentrate on cultural and political economic modes of analysis.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course Description
A study of European mass media, including film, television, radio, the press and publishing, and new information technologies.
The course will analyze political, economic, social and cultural changes in Europe following the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on Italy as a case study in order to observe the effects of technological development, political discussion and globalization on a specific national media system.
Further, the class will try to investigate the status and possibility of a European-wide media system and the ways in which this will (and does) position itself in the global mediascape. Investigative methodologies will concentrate on cultural and political economic modes of analysis.
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Class Presentation | | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | | 25% |
| Final Exam | | 30% |
| Class Participation | | 15% |
| Attendance | | 10% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Course Outline:
Week 1:
Overview of course – European Media?
Press Freedom/Market Freedom: History, Economics and Operation
Constraints on the Free Press: State and Free Market
Policy and Regulation
Broadcasting: Rationales for ‘Public Service’
Promoting Pluralism
Week 2&3:
The “Free Radio” and “Pirate Radio” Movement
The Cultural Exception: Nation, European Art Cinema and Film Policy
Week 4:
Crisis and Abolition of the Public Monopoly Model
Politics, Technological Innovation and New Media
Convergence: Cable and Satellite Broadcasting
CASE STUDY
Italian Mass Media – National Public Media and the Challenge of Commercialism
Sociocultural Changes : Media Effects and Audiences
Week 5:
The ‘New’ European Nations
PRESENTATIONS
**There is no official textbook for the class. All readings will be made available as electronic resources and will be accessible through the library and/or at the class website at the following URL: http://buythetickets.blogspot.com.
The reading schedule will be available weekly on the class website.
Recommended Readings:
Williams, K., European Media Studies (Hodder Arnold, 2005)
Wierten, J. et al (eds), Television Across Europe: A Comparative Introduction (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2000)
Humphreys, P., Mass Media and Media Policy in Western Europe (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1996)
Ginsborg, P., Silvio Berlusconi: Television, Power and Patrimony (London: Verso, 2004)
Mazzoleni, GP., Kelly, M. & McQuail, D., The Media in Europe : The Euromedia Research Group; 3rd ed. (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2004)
Ostergaard, B. (ed.), The Media in Western Europe: The Euromedia Handbook; 2nd Edition (London, UK: Sage, 1997)
McQuail, D., & Siune, K. (eds.) (1998). Media Policy: Convergence, Concentration & Commerce. (Sage)
Farrel, J., & Paschal, P. (eds.) (1995). Democracy and Communication in the New Europe: Change and Continuity in East and West (Hampton Press)
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