Course details
- DepartmentDepartment of Media and Communications
- Application codeSS-IR140
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Overview
How do films, television, music and new media impact on and shape the lives and politics of diverse groups of citizens and, in turn, what role do they play in urban, regional and global processes of cultural change? Is new media being used to build up or break down social and community ties?
Global Communications, Citizens and Cultural Politics explores the role of media and communications in relation to identity, citizenship, culture and conflict. The course is framed within lively debates over popular culture, nationalism, imperialism, and globalisation. Examples used encompass the role of films in society, celebrity politicians, cities as technology hubs, and changes in interpersonal and political relationships through social networking.
Key information
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Level: 100 level. Read more information on levels in our FAQs
Fees: Please see Fees and payments
Lectures: 36 hours
Classes: 18 hours
Assessment: One examination and one essay
Typical credit: 3-4 credits (US) 7.5 ECTS points (EU)
Please note: Assessment is optional but may be required for credit by your home institution. Your home institution will be able to advise how you can meet their credit requirements. For more information on exams and credit, read Teaching and assessment
Is this course right for you?
The course neatly illustrates critical theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant considerations which will be extremely useful to those wishing for a better understanding of the changing relationships between media, citizens and learning in a changing world.
The course is also suited to those wishing to pursue a career in global communications, media or politics.
Outcomes
Students will explore the role of media and communications in relation to identity, citizenship, culture and conflict.
Content
The fundamentals of my course are covered at my home institution, but the summer school course gives me an extra breadth into how the industry works. It’s been a really good experience in diversifying my skill set.
Faculty
The design of this course is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.
Dr Nick Anstead
Associate Professor
Dr Omar Al-Ghazzi
Associate Professor
Dr Dylan Mulvin
Assistant Professor
Department
LSE’s Department of Media and Communications is a world-leading centre for education and research at the heart of LSE’s academic community. The Department ranked 1st in the UK and 3rd globally in its field in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
The Department conducts critical and empirical research into the central role of media and communications within contemporary society. One of its primary aims is to conduct research that impacts on the strategies and practices of the media and communications industry, government policymakers and the third sector.
Students will study with internationally-recognised researchers with diverse expertise in media and communications, politics and democracy, regulation and policy, technological change, audiences and literacies, as well as globalisation and culture. Exposed to cutting-edge research, students will engage in a diverse, multidisciplinary approach to theoretical developments and debates in the field.
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