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

<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>