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2018　Media Studies B

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Yanase Hiroichi 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W621)  Thr1-2(W621)  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.S213
Credits
2
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2018/4/5
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Overview 　In this lecture, first let students deepen their basic understanding of "media". Then learn about the significance of media and journalism in the field of science and technology. The 21st century is the era when science and technology have the leading role. That is why science and technology and its achievements are constantly gaining attention as media coverage. People involved in science and technology are required to have advanced media adaptability. They are also required to actively disseminate information via media. Therefore, anyone who walks in the path of science and technology needs to acquire media literacy. In this lecture, I will cover actual stories of accidents and incidents related to science and technology, and consider the relationship between science & technology and media. Learn the basics of "science journalism" where trained scientists report the stories. In the lecture, media personnel and journalists engaged in the work of science and technology coverage will be invited.

Aims Have the students acquire the basic education about the media and have them deepen their understanding of the relationship between science and media. Ask them to deepen their understanding of science journalism and to be able to disseminate information themselves.

Student learning outcomes

① Learn basic knowledge on media. ② Understand the significance of science journalism. ③ Learn the basic skills to send information via media.

Keywords

Science journalism,　 Serious accident, 　　Scientific misconduct,　　Whistle-blowing, Accountability of scientists

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Textbooks are not used, but reference books are specified, materials are distributed each time. I plan to utilize PowerPoint, video, audio etc. in lessons. Also we are planning guest guests.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Understanding of lesson policy
Class 2 What is media? Understanding the concept of media
Class 3 The history of mass media and the Internet revolution Understanding of relationship between mass media and the Internet
Class 4 The arrival of "everyone becomes media" era Understanding about "everyone becomes media" era
Class 5 Media as business, Advertising business Understanding of advertising industry and charging methods as a business model of media
Class 6 Relationship among science, technology and media Understanding how technology has changed media from television technology to AI
Class 7 NPO, science and journalism Understanding of the importance of outgoing media in NPO activities
Class 8 What is science journalism? Understanding how science journalism has social significance
Class 9 What is technology journalism? Understanding of technology journalism
Class 10 Learn the significance of media coverage on serious accidents with science & technology aspects Understanding of coverage on science and technology
Class 11 Scientists and Media Understanding of scientists fulfilling accountability on the media and actively disseminating information
Class 12 University and Media Understanding of university's branding and how to disseminate through media
Class 13 What is the concept of editing? Understanding of the concept of "editing" and the technique of "editing"
Class 14 To make the Tokyo Institute of Technology media Group discussion and practical training
Class 15 Summary Understanding of the relationship among science, media and journalism

Textbook(s)

Do not use any particular textbook. We plan to prepare print each time

Reference books, course materials, etc.

"Understanding Media: the Extensions of Man" (Marshall · McLuhan) and others

Assessment criteria and methods

Attend scores on attendance and reports.
Class participation point(Attendance and Assignment achievement) 60 points Report point 40 points

Related courses

  • LAH.S112 ： Media Studies A
  • LAH.S312 ： Media Studies C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

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