PMCb1130 Media and the Ukrainian Nation

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2024
Rozsah
1/1/0. 4 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Olena Fomenko (přednášející)
Mgr. Iveta Jansová, Ph.D. (náhr. zkoušející)
Garance
Mgr. Iveta Jansová, Ph.D.
Katedra mediálních studií a žurnalistiky – Fakulta sociálních studií
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra mediálních studií a žurnalistiky – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
Čt 16:00–17:40 bude_upresneno
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Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
This interdisciplinary seminar examines the central role of media in shaping Ukrainian national identity and constructing the country’s image in the world. The course explores how various forms of media, including traditional and digital platforms, influence perceptions of Ukraine’s culture, politics, and society both domestically and internationally. Special emphasis is placed on analyzing the impact of language, visuals, narratives, and political influences in shaping and mediating Ukraine’s image and identity. The seminar will explore case studies and real-world examples to illustrate key concepts and provide practical insights into the media’s role in national identity construction and the building of a country’s image. Introduce key concepts and theoretical frameworks concerning the role of media in shaping national identity.
Examine the impact of power relations on media representations of Ukrainian national identity.
Explore the role of language and framing in constructing Ukrainian identity.
Analyze case studies from Ukraine to understand image-making and nation-building processes.
Investigate media coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war and its implications for perceptions of Ukraine.
Evaluate the role of social media in shaping narratives during the war in Ukraine.
Understand the role of nation branding and cultural diplomacy in shaping Ukraine’s international image.
Výstupy z učení
By the end of this course, students will be able to:  gain a foundational understanding of key concepts and theoretical frameworks about the media’s role in shaping Ukrainian national identity.
 critically analyze language and visual elements used in media representations of Ukrainian identity.
 explore the significance of language and framing techniques in identity within media discourse.
 critically analyze how political factors influence media representations of Ukrainian national identity.
 evaluate media coverage of military conflicts and assess its impact on public perceptions of a country.
 assess the role of media in shaping narratives about a country, particularly during times of conflict.
 understand the importance of nation branding and cultural diplomacy in shaping national identity and building a country’s image.
Osnova
  • 1. Media and national identity: Key concepts.
  • 2. National and cultural identity: The impact of globalization.
  • 3. Language and national identity construction in the media.
  • 4. Ukrainian cultural icons in national and international media.
  • 5. Media coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • 6. Social media and the war in Ukraine.
  • 7. Media narratives and frames about the war in Ukraine.
  • 8. Media and nation branding: A case of Ukraine.
  • 9. The role of language and framing in constructing Ukrainian identity during the war.
  • 10. Media representations of Ukraine within cultural contexts.
  • 11. Cultural diplomacy and Ukraine’s global image.
Literatura
  • Nygren, G., Glowacki, M., Hök, J., Kiria, I., Orlova, D., & Taradai, D. (2018). Journalism in the crossfire: Media coverage of the war in Ukraine in 2014. Journalism Studies, 19(7), 1059-1078.
  • Finnin, R., & Kozachenko, I. (2022). Beyond ‘Narrating the Nation’: cultural producers and multilingualism in wartime Ukraine.
  • Onyshkevych, L. M. Z., & Rewakowicz, M. G. (2014). Contemporary Ukraine on the cultural map of Europe. Routledge.
  • Edensor, T. (2002). Popular culture, everyday life and the matrix of national identity. National identity, popular culture and everyday life. Routledge, 1-35.
  • Kulyk, V. (2016). Language and identity in Ukraine after Euromaidan. Thesis eleven, 136(1), 90-106.
  • Fomenko, O. (2023). Brand new Ukraine? Cultural icons and national identity in times of war. Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, 19(2), 223-227.
  • Hall, S. (1997). Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices. London: Sage Publications & Open University.
  • Bolin, G., & Ståhlberg, P. (2015). Mediating the nation-state: Agency and the media in nation-branding campaigns. International Journal of Communication, 9, 19.
  • Kuzio, Taras. (2019). Russian stereotypes and myths of Ukraine and Ukrainians and why Novorossiya failed. Communist and Post-Communist Studies 52 (4): 297–309.
  • Kaneva, N. (2022). With ‘Bravery’as its New Brand, Ukraine is Turning Advertising into a Weapon of War. The Conversation, 19.
  • Burton, G. (2010). Media and society. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).
  • Orgad, S. (2012). Media representation and the global imagination. Polity.
Výukové metody
Seminars, case studies, student-led class discussions, collaborative projects.
Metody hodnocení
Student-led class discussions, a group presentation on a collaborative project, a reflective paper on a case study discussed during the semester. This is a fail/pass course. A passing grade will be given to students based on class attendance and participation and successful completion of class and home assignments.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
The updated version of the syllabus will be available to students who are enrolled in the course.
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