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Media Theories

Course code

KOK6003.FK

old course code

KOK6003

Course title in Estonian

Meediateooriad

Course title in English

Media Theories

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The course:

• enables students to understand and apply the theories that have shaped media studies and explain media phenomena in the 20th and 21st centuries;
• supports the development of the ability to critically analyse the impact of media on societies;
• supports students in acquiring skills for reading theoretical academic literature;
• supports the development of students’ general learning, analysis, and co-operation skills.

Brief description of the course

Key theories and concepts in media studies in the 20th and 21st century. Introductions to mass media, medium theories, the Frankfurt School and ideology, postmodernism, mediatisation theories, reception and audience studies, intersectionality, feminist, and postcolonialist theories, social media studies, technology and data in media studies, and the relationships between media and democracy.

The independent work consists of reading and group work. The course ends with an oral exam.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows and understands key theories and concepts used in media studies;
- is able to analyse current media phenomena by applying various media theories;
- is able to read and understand theoretical literature related to media theories.

Teacher

Kristiina Raud

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