BA Seminar: New Media in American Culture

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Course ID:	4219-ZS024
Erasmus code / ISCED:	08.9 The subject classification code consists of three to five digits, where the first three represent the classification of the discipline according to the Discipline code list applicable to the Socrates/Erasmus program, the fourth (usually 0) - possible further specification of discipline information, the fifth - the degree of subject determined based on the year of study for which the subject is intended. / (0229) Humanities (except languages), not elsewhere classified The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	BA Seminar: New Media in American Culture
Name in Polish:	BA Seminar: New Media in American Culture (Seminarium licencjackie: Nowe media w kulturze amerykańskiej)
Organizational unit:	American Studies Center
Course groups:	all classes - weekday programme - 1st cycle all classes - weekday programme - 1st cycle - 3rd year BA Seminars
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:	B.Sc. seminars obligatory courses
Short description:	This seminar is a continuation of the previous semester’s proseminar. In that sense, while last semester we focused on the research process and its consecutive stages, this semester we will focus on the process of writing. We will be interested in the functioning, meaning, and role new media perform in American culture. More particularly, we will look closely at individual research projects of this seminar’s participants and evaluate whether the projects are well-grounded in new media perspectives and undertake new media analysis. Topics discussed will depend on participants’ needs and projects.
Full description:	This seminar is a continuation of the previous semester’s proseminar. In that sense, while last semester we focused on the research process and its consecutive stages, this semester we will focus on the process of writing. What will interest us, will be the functioning, meaning, and role new media perform in American culture. More particularly, we will look closely at individual research projects of this seminar’s participants and evaluate whether the projects are well-grounded in new media perspectives and undertake new media analysis. Topics discussed will depend on participants’ needs and projects.
Bibliography:	Kirszner, Laurie G. and Stephen R. Mandell. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide Bailey, Stephen. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. Harvey, Michael. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. The Chicago Manual of Style. The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers. Colomb et al., The Craft of Research. Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of the course a student: Knowledge: knows theoretical apparatus of media studies. has in-depth knowledge of selected aspects of new media has in-depth knowledge in the field of his own individual research. Skills: can plan and conduct research necessary to prepare a BA paper. can formulate his own theses and findings in writing. is able to evaluate the quality and relevance of sources and document his work. Competences: can present his work to peers. can offer constructive and polite feedback on the work of others. can answer questions about his own research project, evaluate feedback he has received, and apply relevant commentary to his own work.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Continuous assessment: A student has to write a BA paper of at least 25 pages (7500words) within the course of the semester. The paper will consist of three parts: theoretical(30%), practical (30%), and analytical(30%). In-class participation 10%

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