CZS67 Culture and Communication Seminar

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Charles Michael Elavsky, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Erin Anna Huták
Contact Person: Mgr. Erin Anna Huták
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
Course objectives
This course seeks to familiarize you with the skills and analytical tools necessary to engage with the concept of globalization in theory and praxis. and the way its formation and processes intersect your lives and understanding of the world. The goal is to provide a toolbox and framework by which you will be able to more effectively engage globalization as a part of your personal and professional development – philosophically and pragmatically -- as engaged global citizens. Engaging your curiosity and stimulating ourselves intellectually are similar goals. To that end, we expect to utilize your own international perspectives and experiences to augment our understanding of the subject matter at hand. Utilizing the affordances of new media, dialogue, research, and critical reflection, we will endeavor to enhance our mutual comprehension and perspectives related to conceptualizing and understanding globalization in all its complexity.
Syllabus
  • Week 1: Introductions: Syllabus, Groups, Intentions Week 2: Information, Representations, and Frames of Reference Week 3: Globalization and History: Globalization as a Historical Phenomenon/History in Context Week 4: The Economic Dimension of Globalization: Week 5: NO FORMAL CLASS: The Political Dimension of Globalization Global Structures/Processes; Local Iterations/Experiences Week 6: NO FORMAL CLASS; Online Midterm Week 7: The New World Order/Interrogating Ideology and its Symbolism Week 8: The Global Flow of People/Ideas Week 9: The Cultural Dimension of Globalization Week 10: The Media Dimension of Globalization Week 11: The Ecological Dimension of Globalization Week 12: Negative Global Flows and Processes The Future of Globalization: Crises, Engagements, You Week 13: Final Exam Literature: Balnaves,M., Hemelryk-Donald, S and Shoesmith, B. (2009). Media Theories and Approaches: A Global Perspective. New York, NY: Palgrave-McMillan. Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical Thinking Skills: 2nd Edition. New York: Palgrave. Hamelink, C. (2015) Global Communication. London; Sage Newsom, D. (2007). Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication.. Oxford: Blackwell Martin, J. and Nakayama, T. (2015). Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill Potter, J. (2015). Media Literacy 8th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Ritzer D. (2022) Globalization: A Basic Text. 3rd. ed. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Schattle, H. (2007). The Practices of Global Citizenship. Lanham, MD: Rowan and Littlefield. Slimbach, R. (2010). Becoming World Wise: A Guide to Global Learning. Sterling VA, Stylus. Steger. M. (2013). Globalization. Oxford: Oxford University Press. There may also be other materials that you will be asked to engage, i.e. readings (handouts), web pages, videos, newspaper articles, internet podcasts, etc. which will be provided to you (or to which you will be directed) from time to time.
Teaching methods
Students should come to class prepared, having done the readings for the day. Students should also be prepared to address the day’s topic/subject matter, answer questions, and engage their classmates and the instructor with regard to the course material as it intersects their life experiences in a thoughtful and respectful manner. To the point, we need you to be present and contributing to our class in ways that enhance the quality of our investigations collectively in this realm and that meaningfully assist in the development of this course community.
Assessment methods
As an addition to the traditional course expectations, students will do the assignments outlined on the standard syllabus as well as the following - Guided dialogues (students, working within smaller group configurations, will conduct 8 guided discussions related to the readings and weekly topics on a weekly basis (week 4 through 12). Each group will subsequently share the outcome of these discussions in contribution to the development of the specific following course discussions and general course discourse. - A group 2-page response paper will be submitted after each weekly discussion to synthesize the points each group specifically contributed to the weekly discussion. The grades from these assignments will factor into the course participation grade
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2023, Autumn 2023, spring 2024.
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