GLOBAL MEDIA CULTURE

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

n this module students will learn how new media are involved in the production and transformation of global cultures. Alongside theories of globalisation, technological, political and economic factors will be explored to understand how media contribute to cultural products, practices and flows. The module will be divided into key case studies, including platform economics, the new creative economy, fandom, viral videos and urban media cultures. Students will also be introduced to the fundamental concerns of critical media studies. Students will be assessed based on class participation and a final written assignment.

Learning objectives:

• A scholarly understanding of contemporary trends in global media cultures;
• An foundational understanding of the central concerns, theories and analytical approaches of critical media studies;
• The capacity to identify critical issues and questions that inform scholarly written work;
• The ability to contribute productively to lively, critical class conversations.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome message from Dean of NUS SCALE	Tutorials conducted over Zoom

PRE-REQUISITES

Participants should have basic understanding of media and culture at undergraduate level.

Participants should be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English, and understand basic terminologies used in the class.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Undergraduate students who are interested in reading and writing in critical media.

MODE OF DELIVERY

18 hours of Synchronous sessions including tutorials and final presentation. 

Dr Alex Lambert Visiting Fellow Department of Communication and New Media Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore Dr Lambert specializes in the study of new media and political and cultural change. His current work looks at alternative social and activist platforms. His prior work looked at social media, intimacy and cosmopolitanism. His last monograph was published by Palgrave Macmillan, entitled Intimacy and Friendship on Facebook.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Successful participants who complete all requirements of the programme including passing the assessment will receive a certificate of completion issued by NUS SCALE.
 
A sample of the certificate of participation can be found here: 


Participants from the project team with the highest score for the group project will also receive a commendation letter. A sample is shown below:

UPCOMING SESSIONS

For programme enquiries, please fill the form here.