Introduction to Television Studies (2025/2026: Periode 4)

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Cursusdoel

After completing the course, the student has:
  • elementary knowledge regarding theoretical and analytical concepts with which (post)television can be studied;
  • elementary knowledge with regard to the medium-specific characteristics of television;
  • extended their repertoire knowledge in the field of television;
  • elementary knowledge of the main topics and discussions within television studies;
  • elementary knowledge regarding the historical and social context of television.
After completing the course, the student can:
  • explain and use selected concepts for the textual analysis of television;
  • provide substantiated and constructive feedback on the work of peers;
  • study systematically, comprehensively and critically theoretical texts.

Vakinhoudelijk

This course provides an overview of key concepts and theories in the study and analysis of television, with a particular emphasis on their relevance in the post-television era. Each week, the lecture discusses current television phenomena, addressing transformations such as from broadcasting to streaming, from scheduled programming to algorithmic recommendations, and from domestic viewing to portable consumption. It introduces concepts such as flow, liveness, para-social interaction and cultural forum which are subsequently studied in greater depth during the seminars through the close reading of key theoretical texts. Following this, students independently apply these concepts to analyse television programmes and other media phenomena. Through this process, students develop analytical approaches to (post) television based on theoretical frameworks.
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This course is part of Core Profile 2 of the BA-programme “Media and Culture” and builds on historical and theoretical knowledge gained in Core Profile 1. It offers further training in academic (research) skills, with a special focus on analytical skills.

This course is only open to students of the BA Media and Culture in English. Core profile 2.

Aanvullende informatie

Please note: the time slot shown here is not yet final, and may still be modified until the third Wednesday in September

A Maximum of 8 exchange students will be admitted to this course.

Werkvormen

Hoorcollege
Toelichting

During the lectures, the main theoretical concepts of Television Studies are discussed and historically contextualized, while simultaneously exploring their contemporary relevance. In the seminars, the emphasis will be on conducting close readings of key theoretical texts and analyzing (post)television phenomena based on these readings. Students will receive feedback on their assignments aimed at enhancing their theoretical and analytical knowledge, as well as refining their reading and academic writing skills.

Bijdrage

Students are expected to provide peer feedback on writing assignments by fellow students and actively participate in plenary discussions.

Voorbereiding

To prepare for the lectures and seminars students are expected to study the assigned literature and to make their assignments.

Werkcollege
Toelichting

During the lectures, the main theoretical concepts of Television Studies are discussed and historically contextualized, while simultaneously exploring their contemporary relevance. In the seminars, the emphasis will be on conducting close readings of key theoretical texts and analyzing (post)television phenomena based on these readings. Students will receive feedback on their assignments aimed at enhancing their theoretical and analytical knowledge, as well as refining their reading and academic writing skills.

Bijdrage

Students are expected to provide peer feedback on writing assignments by fellow students and actively participate in plenary discussions.

Voorbereiding

To prepare for the lectures and seminars students are expected to study the assigned literature and to make their assignments.

Toetsing

Digitale toets

Verplicht | Weging 50% | ECTS 3,75

Portfolio

Verplicht | Weging 50% | ECTS 3,75

Theoretical and historical knowledge in the field of television; the ability to understand and use theoretical insights; the ability to analyze television as text; writing skills; the ability to provide well-founded and constructive feedback to fellow students.

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.

Voorkennis

The course assumes that you are familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style for referring and annotating literature; that you attended a library instruction; that you are able to summarize the main aspects of an academic text; that you are able to write a short well-structured text using academic language.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Tentamens

Type Datum Tijd Locatie
Digitale toets woensdag 3 juni 2026 13:30 - 16:30 EDUC GAMMA
Digitale toets (hertoets) vrijdag 26 juni 2026 13:30 - 16:30 EDUC THEATRON

Verplicht materiaal

  • READER
    reader

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. H.B. Surma H.B.Surma@uu.nl

Docenten

S.L. Trottier s.l.trottier@uu.nl
dr. L.J.M. Chateau l.j.m.chateau@uu.nl
dr. L. Kopitz l.kopitz@uu.nl
dr. H.B. Surma H.B.Surma@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 3 november 2025 tot en met vrijdag 21 november 2025

Na-inschrijving
Van maandag 30 maart 2026 tot en met dinsdag 31 maart 2026

Inschrijving niet geopend
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