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. International TV products for Latvian audience: globalization vs. glocalization
2. The roots of the adapted international dancing and singing shows phenomenon in Latvia.
3. Who will became a real TV star? The question on domestic celebrities as participants of TV reality shows.
4. Reality television and transformations in TV structure, production and output. Case analysis of commercial and public TV products 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.