Foundations of Screen Cultures (501-0-20)

Instructors

Michael Anthony Turcios

Meeting Info

Annie May Swift Hall 109: Mon 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

This seminar prepares doctoral students for a rigorous study of the canonical and contemporary scholarship in screen cultures. In studying the discourses that define the field along theory, historiography, medium specificity, cultural studies, race and diaspora, and emerging media, students will assemble a corpus of texts relevant to their areas of research. In addition, we will explore the importance of the field's scholarship beyond studies of traditional moving images. Designed as a survey of cinema and media studies, students will also learn to engage with the ongoing conversations and debates by applying their research projects as points of departure to make meaningful contributions. Topics include: film, television, radio, nontraditional media, digital media, and other objects related to screen cultures.

Students from other fields and disciplines with an interest in media are more than welcome to enroll.

Learning Objectives

Evaluate the canonical and contemporary scholarship and its relevance to one's research interests.

Assess the scholarly conversations and debates, and enter the discussions by articulating a coherent research agenda.

Develop a preliminary bibliography that synthesizes canonical texts and contemporary scholarship.

Teaching Method

Seminar

Class Materials (Required)

No course material costs.