GLOA 400: Global Affairs Capstone

GLOA 400-002: Capstone - Global Media
(Fall 2016)

04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR

Section Information for Fall 2016

The ideas we have about the world are shaped by our media exposure, whether in the form of news reports, documentaries, fictional films, or music. This capstone course takes media as a lens through which we examine the cultural, political, and economic dimensions of globalization. Using a multidisciplinary approach and drawing on a series of case studies ranging from war reporting to telenovelas, we will examine questions such as: How do journalistic practices frame our understandings of conflict? What role do visual images have in shaping humanitarian responses? How might digital infrastructures impact political participation? How can televisual fiction be used to support development goals? What role do content and ownership structure play in allowing entertainment media to cross not only national, but also regional boundaries?  In addressing these questions, we will identify strategies of representation used by media makers and analyse the relative power of different media forms in particular socio-cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts around the world.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Students draw from interdisciplinary core and concentration coursework in order to synthesize, compare and consolidate the various approaches and theories explored throughout the major through a focus on a pressing global issue. Additionally, course is designed to further develop research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Capstone
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of GLOA 101 or SOCI 120 and 18 credits in major.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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