Visiting lecturer: Anda Rozukalne, Riga Stradins University, Latvia

Special lecture series on TV reality formats development in Latvia which includes case analysis and theoretical approach of participation culture, fandom and changes of media content structure.

The lecture series is open for all exchange and degree students at the University of Tampere.

Lecture topics:

1. Development  of  the reality TV. International TV products for Latvian audience: globalization vs. glocalization

2. Debating reality TV.

3. The rise of Reality TV.

4. Most important forms of reality TV. The roots of the adapted international dancing and singing shows phenomenon in Latvia.

5. Audience of TV shows: fandom, mediated participation culture, interactivity.

Language of instruction: English

Teaching methodology: lectures, discussion

Assessment: 1-5 point scale

1. Attendance in the lecture seminar

2. Essay (8 pages)

Teaching methods: lectures.

Evaluation: Class attendance and active participation in discussions (30%) and essay (70%). Essay literature and instructions will be provided at the beginning of the course.