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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CMS 315"
COURSE NAME: "European Mass Media"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2015
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Clelia Clini
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 11:00 AM 12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: COM 220
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A study of the European mass media, including film, television, radio, the press and publishing, and new information technologies. The course will analyze the political, economic, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the particular forms of media systems in Europe, and how these same forces were affected following the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on Italy as a particular case study, in order to observe the effects of regulation, technological development, political and ideological shifts, and the forces of globalization on a specific national media system.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
A study of the European mass media, including film, television, radio, the press and publishing, and new information technologies. The course will analyze the historical development of media in Europe and will focus on the political, economic, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the particular forms of media systems in Europe. It will also focus on how these same forces were affected following the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on Italy as a particular case study, in order to observe the effects of regulation, technological development, political and ideological shifts, and the forces of globalization on a specific national media system.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, students should be able to critically discuss and analyse:
- The historical evolution of communication systems in Europe
- Private Enterprise Vs. Public Service in the Media
- Local cultural and political factors within European communication industries
- Current cultural debates related to mass media in Europe
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| European Media Studies | KEVIN WILLIAMS | Bloomsbury Academic | 9780340719022 | | Throughout the semester, several articles will be assigned relevant to class discussions | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Participation | | 10% |
| Attendance | | 5% |
| In-class quizzes | | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | | 25% |
| Final Exam | | 25% |
| Presentation | | 15% |
-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:
Please note that frequent absences automatically lower your participation grade. You are allowed three unexcused absences.
More than three unexcused absences (those not justified by a medical certificate or a note from the administration) will result in your final grade for the course to be dropped by one letter grade.
Anything above five unexcused absences will result in failure.
Lateness: Students more than 10 minutes late are marked as absent. Late arrival (less than 10 minutes) is marked as such, and 3 late arrivals are counted as one absence.
Leaving the class for more than 10 minutes will be counted as one absence.
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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:
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Week1
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1. Introduction
2. Press freedom
3.The European Media Landscape & The press in Europe
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Week 2
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The European Media Landscape: Public Service & Private Enterprises
Journalism in Europe and Introduction to the Italian case study
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Week 3
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Midterm Exam
Italian Media and Politics
Intro European Cinema Review
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Week 4
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The European cinematic landscape.
EU media in context Media & Politics in Eastern Europe:
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Week 5
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European Media and the political project of Europe. European Identity and its Others.
REVIEW AND FINAL EXAM
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NB:
Throughout the semester, several articles will be assigned relevant to class discussions. Check our class blog for updates
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