Contemporary Social Issues in TV Series

General data

Course ID:	4219-SD0039
Erasmus code / ISCED:	08.9 Kod klasyfikacyjny przedmiotu składa się z trzech do pięciu cyfr, przy czym trzy pierwsze oznaczają klasyfikację dziedziny wg. Listy kodów dziedzin obowiązującej w programie Socrates/Erasmus, czwarta (dotąd na ogół 0) – ewentualne uszczegółowienie informacji o dyscyplinie, piąta – stopień zaawansowania przedmiotu ustalony na podstawie roku studiów, dla którego przedmiot jest przeznaczony. / (0229) Humanities (except languages), not elsewhere classified The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	Contemporary Social Issues in TV Series
Name in Polish:	Contemporary Social Issues in TV Series (Współczesne problemy społeczne w serialach telewizyjnych)
Organizational unit:	American Studies Center
Course groups:	all classes - weekday programme - 1st cycle all classes - weekday programme - 1st cycle - 2nd year all classes - weekday programme - 1st cycle - 3rd year Elective courses - humanities - BA studies elective courses - weekday studies - first cycle
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	elective courses
Short description:	This course focuses on contemporary American TV series that address current social issues in the United States.
Full description:	This course offers an overview of TV shows that raise awareness on contemporary social issues in the United States, including mental health, class divisions, and race relations. First, students will learn about the history of TV shows so as to be familiar with evolving trends and practices. Next, students will gain knowledge of how to analyze TV shows in order to better understand this mode of storytelling. Finally, students will watch and discuss several contemporary TV shows. During this part of the course, students will prepare and deliver presentations on a TV show of their choice, focusing on current social issues.
Bibliography:	Halfyard, Janet K. 2016. Sounds of Fear and Wonder : Music in Cult TV. Investigating Cult TV Series. London: I.B. Tauris. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=1587431&site=ehost-live. Lavigne, Carlen. 2014. Remake Television : Reboot, Re-Use, Recycle. Lanham: Lexington Books. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=710115&site=ehost-live. Marinescu, Valentina, Bianca Mitu, and Silvia Branea. 2014. Critical Reflections on Audience and Narrativity : New Connections, New Perspectives. Stuttgart, Germany: ibidem. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=879829&site=ehost-live.
Learning outcomes:	Upon completing this course a student: Knowledge: - has a basic knowledge of the history of American TV series; - knows what contemporary social issues are addressed in selected TV series; - knows selected contemporary American TV series; - knows basic terminology connected with TV series; Skills: - is able to analyze TV series; - has the ability to work in a group to deliver a group presentation; - knows how to use online tools; Social competences: - is able to cooperate and work in a group; - is able to formulate their opinion about the texts discussed in class; - completes and improves their knowledge of American TV series.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	- Active participation (20 points) - Presentation (50 points) - Written assignment (30 points)

This course is not currently offered.

Course descriptions are protected by copyright.
Copyright by University of Warsaw.