TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Course description and aims

Overview: In this lecture, we will deepen comprehensive understanding of the concept of "media". Normally, "media" means "mass media" such as television, newspapers, magazines, radio, web news etc. However, due to the penetration of the Internet and the spread of PCs, mobile phones, smartphones, etc., It became "an era where anyone can become media" that can also receive and transmit information. Everyone was a media consumer and at the same time became a sender. Based on that, we learn the history and current state of mass media, the mechanism and features of new media services such as SNS, the current state of how individuals and organizations behave as media, and acquire basic knowledge on the media.　　　　　　　　　

Aims: Media Study is generally regarded as a liberal arts subject, but the current media is based on IT. For those engaged in the media business, those from science and technology courses at universities and graduate schools stand out. Furthermore, in the case of research workers, the ability to transmit information as media itself is required. Therefore, it is the aim of this lecture to have students of Tokyo Institute of Technology acquire the basic knowledge and a culture of the media.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Student learning outcomes

① Understand the basic concept of media. ② Understand that the mass media have undergone significant changes due to the appearance of the Internet. ③ Understand the current situation that all individuals and organizations became media. ④ Understand the basics of the business model of media. ⑤ Understand the importance of science journalism. ⑥ Understand the relationship among media, science and technology.

Keywords

Personal Media, Internet, SNS, Mass Media, Smartphone, Advertising Business AR VR Meta

Competencies that will be developed

Class flow

Each class will be based on a face-to-face meeting. There is a possibility that guest lecturers will be invited to the class.

No textbook will be used, but reference books will be clearly indicated. PowerPoint, video, and audio will be used in class.

At the end of each class, you will be required to take attendance via Google Forms and submit a "Report" with your student ID number, affiliation, and name via T2SCHOLA. These two items will be considered for attendance and evaluation points.


In some cases, a Google Form survey will be conducted in class and the results will be used in class.

In addition, you will be asked to submit a report of at least 1,000 words at the end of the class. This will also be used for grading. The assignment for the report will be clearly stated in class.


Please refer to my interview here for reference.

https://educ.titech.ac.jp/ila/news/2020_04/058947.html

Course schedule/Required learning

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

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) 70 points Report point 30 points

Related courses

• LAH.S213 ： Media Studies B
• LAH.S312 ： Media Studies C

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

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Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

yanase.h.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp

Other

Should the number of applicants for this course exceed the limit, a lottery system will be used to determine which students are admitted. Be sure to attend the first class.