閱聽人與流行文化

This class addresses the intersection of media audiences, technologies, popular culture, and society by examining the emerging and transforming popular culture of emotions and intimacy. After students are introduced to the key theoretical approaches through media cases and literature from communication and media studies, sociology, critical and feminist theories, and new media studies, we will explore how and to what extent gender and emotions are intrinsically intertwined with media culture and audiences’ practices. At the end of this class, students are expected to be able to mobilize the theories to study the relationship between media representation, audience practices, and social contexts. In particular, students will understand emotions as a social deployment in the creation of gendered media and consumer culture. Also, by developing critical thinking and analytical skills through the production of a media work or an original research paper, students will become more responsible consumers and producers of popular imagery.

No prerequisites for this course

2. Evaluation criteria: (1) Reading assignments: You will be responsible for posting five reading responses to the e3 by the scheduled date/time. Two out of the five posts should be made before the midterm week. In the reading responses, you must concisely depict the context before commenting or asking the question(s). The entries that can address the relationships between different reading materials will be appreciated. (2) Student-led discussion A group of two or three people will sign up for two papers provided in the course schedule at this class's first meeting. In student-led discussions, the discussion leaders are expected to give the presentation in 20 minutes that 1) highlights, reflects, or contradicts at least 2 key concepts of the required reading, 2) provide 1-2 media case, and 3) opens up 2-3 significant questions. (3) Weekly quiz The weekly quiz includes two MCQ and one short-answer question related to the previous class. (4) Final project (media or paper) ̇ At the end of this class, a group of two or three will submit a media work or an original research paper that explores a topic of your choice related to media audiences and consumer culture. A 2-page written statement should accompany the media production; the research paper should be approximately 5,000 words. Additional details will be provided in the class. (5) Participation and attendance ̇ A written document is required in the case of absence. ̇ I expect you to contribute actively in the class. Do come to me with any questions in mind if you feel uncomfortable standing up and talking in front of people. ̇ Please be on time for class or if you have scheduled a meeting with me.

1. Assignments and grading: Participation and attendance 10% Reading responses (questions/comments) 15% Weekly quiz 15% Student-led discussion 20% Final project (paper/media) 40% ※In any type of writing assignment: Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and is strictly prohibited. Arguments are more important than the word count.

PDF files of the required readings will be posted to the New e3. Examples of the case study will be provided throughout the classes.

地點

HK233

時間

Wednesdays 14:30-17:00 or meet by appointment

聯絡方式

pingerc@nctu.edu.tw