Course
Course 7.5 credits • MHIA14
The course MHIA14 is currently not being offered
The module deals with the main outlines of Western media history with an a specific focus on the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. The broad themes are the formation of a mediated public sphere and the emergence of media markets in relation to the growing industrial capitalism. In particular we take a closer look at oral and written news media, the freedom of speech and censorship, the postal system and the popular culture of chapbooks.
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises, based in both the classroom and our digital platform Canvas. You will practise your skills in writing and analysing in your own blog, in papers and in digital forums. Together with your fellow students you will explore historical source material and secondary literature and improve your ability to make oral presentations.
The course can be taken as a stand alone course or as part of the First Level course in Media History.
Study period:
autumn semester 2024
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2024-10-02 – 2024-10-31
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-32702
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Introductory meeting: Wednesday, 2 October at 13.00 – 15.00 in SOL:L403
Teachers:
Kajsa Weber