Course content

The course will focus on the framework for cultural and media production and cultural and media usage. There will be an introduction and overview of key developments and current theories in the cultural and media sociology. Moreover, the main focus will be on to present key analytical approaches to culture and media texts and culture and media practices, with the aim of giving students a "toolbox" to perform specific analysis of current cultural and media sociological issues.

Learning outcome

The purpose of the course is to provide students with an overview and the ability of critical reflection on key theories, approaches, methods and research in the field(s) cultural and media sociology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. The essay is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages.

If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.

Recommended previous knowledge

See required previous knowledge

Required previous knowledge

Master’s degree in Sociology or equivalent.

Course materials

To be given at the start of course

Credit reductions