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Television analysis is essential because the private use of this public medium has its share in determining what is considered 'normal' in a given community. With recent trends such as multi-channel narrowcasting, global satellite delivery, digital TV and the increasing displacement of public-service ethos with commercial interest, television is a medium in transition. On the basis of a survey of television theory and the historical development of television in Britain, we will investigate the specific technical and social media framework of TV. In the second part, there will be a focus on specific programmes, with particular emphases on British TV: how does generic diversification on TV work and what are the defining genres of television? Examples will include news programmes, soap opera, drama serial (The Singing Detective, Boys from the Blackstuff), sitcom (The Office, The Royle Family),comedy (Blackadder, Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No. 42), the classic TV serial (North & South, Daniel Deronda), documentary (A History of Britain) and reality/quiz show TV. Participation in a marathon TV viewing weekend is mandatory. Introductory literature: Voigts-Virchow, Eckart (2005). Introduction to Media Studies. Stuttgart: Klett. Prerequisites: Einführungskurs "Introduction to the Study of Literature" Assessment: Regular participation, an oral presentation and a term paper Registration: Please send an e-mail to Eckart Voigts-Virchow before March 31st, stating your name, semester standing and subjects. The number of participants is restricted to 30. |
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Television after TV?