Кто читает:: Департамент медиа

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватели

Арутюнян Оксана Вагифовна

Тюркин Михаил Вячеславович

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Abstract

The course introduces students to the media aspect of modern international relations. They will learn how, against the background of digitalization, which is taking place unevenly in different countries, the global media space and regional media systems are taking shape in parallel. They will learn to analyze how new and traditional media, on the one hand, provide information support to international relations, and on the other hand, they themselves become a key factor in shaping political, economic, social and cultural reality on the world stage. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of social networks, digital platforms, foreign broadcasting and PR communications on key global actors, from states to civil society institutions. Students will also have practical sessions to learn creating media content on international events and trends in various journalistic genres, ranging from column to analytical article.

Learning Objectives

The familiarization of students with basic concepts and debates in international media studies and global communications The ability to practically implement this theoretical apparatus in media production and media analytics.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students are aware of basic concepts, tendencies and debates in international media studies and global communications
Students understand current debates in related disciplines (history, cultural studies, political science, social anthropology, etc.)
Students can apply these theories when analyzing relevant international news agenda
Students can find and interview newsmakers on international topics.
Students can write analytic texts on relevant international issues.
Students understand the distinguishing features of regional media systems.

Course Contents

Globalization, Regionalization, and Media
The Media Systems of Europe
The Media Systems of the USA and Latin America
The Media Systems of the Middle East
The Media Systems of South Asia and APEC countries
Introduction to International Relations Theory
World Politics and Media
The state and diplomacy in the digital age
The concepts of “state image” and “soft power” in the international arena: the role of media
Contemporary challenges and emerging technologies in global communication

Assessment Elements

Journalistic materials
The students are expected to write 2-5 journalistic texts in different genres, ranging from hard news stories to opinion pieces (columns). The size of the text is 1000-8000 characters with spaces. The final score is the average score for all materials. In case some of the materials are not done, the average score is calculated from the sum of the total number of papers that the student had to submit within the framework of this control element.
Final Project
The students are expected to create individually or in small groups (2-5 persons) an analytic article, expert interview or other types of media content for a multimedia project relevant to the current international agenda. The topic, format and genre should be chosen and discussed with the tutor in advance.
Participation during the classes
Test
Students take a test to check their knowledge of key course-related issues. The tasks include closed and open questions, which require answers in the form of a mini-essay.

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 2nd module
0.2 * Journalistic materials + 0.3 * Test + 0.3 * Final Project + 0.1 * Participation during the classes

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Hallin, D. C., & Mancini, P. (2004). Comparing Media Systems : Three Models of Media and Politics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=164266
Nye, J. S. . (DE-588)128376856, (DE-576)162411480. (2004). Soft power : the means to success in world politics / Joseph S. Nye. New York, NY: Public Affairs. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.111331528

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Anand, V. E., & Jayanthi, K. (2018). A Handbook of Journalism : Media in the Information Age. New Delhi, India: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1739149

Authors

Tiurkin Mikhail Viacheslavovich

Бакалаврская программа «Медиакоммуникации»

Контакты

International Media Sphere: Theory and Practice