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FMS 210 Topics in Media Studies: The Iraqi War
Communication & Journalism Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 2/4/20 - 5/27/20
FMS 210 Topics in Media Studies: The Iraqi War
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Anglo-American University
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Primary Subject Area: Media Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: FMS 210
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of media studies through a broad approach that utilizes critical methodologies from various disciplines, including literature, history, political science, philosophy, and film studies. The course will focus on the topic of the Iraq War (2003-2011), which reveals itself as an especially interesting media event during a pivotal phase of media development that witnessed the rise of the Internet and the spread of social media. Students will consider both secondary source analyses (articles, essays) and primary sources such as literature, art, and film.