Media and History: Media-historical Perspectives on Politics, Science and Culture

Education facts

Code: HISS50

<p>Technology is changing rapidly, making us aware of how important communication is in society. In this advanced course in Media History, you will learn to apply media-historical theories in historical analysis and how media function as historical sources.</p><p>The course provides an overview of a research field that brings together several disciplines with media as the common denominator. You will explore the intersection between media studies and history by examining how different media shape the way we present and understand history.</p><p>The concept of media is central here. You will study different types of historical sources as media, not only the more traditional mass media such as film, radio and television. You will broaden your perspective beyond traditional source criticism and challenge the view of the archive as a neutral repository of historical knowledge. You will examine media-historical theories and their potential for historical analysis.</p>

Entry requirements

Knowledge in English corresponding to the language requirements to meet the general entry requirements for Bachelor’s level studies and a bachelor course in history or the history of ideas and science, or another subject with a historical focus or equivalent knowledge.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Media and History: Media-historical Perspectives on Politics, Science and Culture

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 1 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %