The study module concentrates on research of media and cultural industries: systems, institutions, organizations and markets including policy and regulation of these areas. Having done this module the student has better understanding of the structures, patterns and changes in global media industries since the 1970s. The student is able to depict the central factors and the dynamics that affect media production in modern societies, and to evaluate the consequences of change in these systems particularly in terms of power. The student is able to identify the main debates and theoretical approaches relevant to an understanding of the media and cultural industries and to understand the interrelations between production, contents and consumption.

By NettiOpsu By 6 March.

Especially for exchange students.

ALTERNATIVE COMPLETION: an essay (5 ECTS) based on the course literature. Contact person: professor Kaarina Nikunen

Vaihtoehtoisesta suorituksesta sovittava Kaarina Nikusen (kaarina.nikunen@uta.fi) kanssa syksyllä ennen marraskuun alkua ja keväällä ennen huhtikuuta. 

Alternative studies have to be agreed in the Autumn term before November and in the Spring term before April (kaarina.nikunen@uta.fi).