15NJNJ023 - Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis

Course specification
Course title Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis
Acronym 15NJNJ023
Study programme German language and literature
Module
Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 3.0 Status
      Condition B2 in English according to CEFR Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal Introduction to the exploration of the cultural production of the English speaking world, based on the study of three major textual patterns related to mass media (television/film), advertising industry and new media.
      The outcome Students will be able to produce semiotic analyses of different textual materials and to present their research in various formats.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Culture and identity, popular culture/high culture opposition, consumer society, television, advertising, target audience. Digital culture. Urban space as cultural space. Language and popular culture.
      Contents of exercises Reading and critical commentary about the texts from the reading list. Planning a research project. Formal presenting in different formats.
      Literature
      1. Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice. London: Sage, 2008. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2 1
      Methods of teaching lectures, seminars, discussions
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 20 Test paper 30
      Practical lessons Oral examination 20
      Projects
      Colloquia 30
      Seminars
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