Television Studies, 2014

CONCEPCIÓN CASCAJOSA VIRINO
Departament of Journalism and Audiovisual Communication
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Area:
Media Studies
Degree:
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Television and Media Studies
December, 2014
"Television" by Daniel Go (www.flickr.com/photos/danielygo). Creative Commons BY-NC 2.0.
13 weeks. 2 weekly hours of theoretical content, plus readings, screenings and practical works.
Total learning time: 80 hours.
PRERREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
None. Interest in the television medium
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT
The course “Television Studies” is devoted to the main theories and analytical approaches to television from a variety of socio-cultural, historical, industrial, programming and creative perspectives.
OBJETIVES: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1. Ability to understand and assimilate television from an academic perspective.
2. Knowledge of the main theories and methodologies in the study of television.
3. Ability to apply various theories and methodologies to the production of television programs.
4. Understanding the social function exercised by television and its importance for the understanding of contemporary cultural change.
5. Ability to accomplish a medium-sized research in the field of Television Studies.
TEACHING MATERIAL
The teaching materials consist of Power Point Presentations, readings and links to archival materials.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
Short essays about the contents.
Course Contents