TV GENRES

Course Description

This course will provide a critical overview of television genres and will examine them from practical and theoretical perspectives. Students will analyse a variety of fiction and non-fiction television genres, emphasising their historical, cultural and economic contexts. Students will also consider the ways television genres have changed, divided and combined over time. Attention will also be paid to the processes through which genre classifications are produced and the media discourses which generate them. Sample genres addressed and discussed during the course include the crime show, the prestige drama, the soap opera, reality TV, news programming, and also the quiz show.

TV GENRES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Evaluate different theoretical/conceptual positions on television genre.
2. 02 Examine the historical and cultural contexts in which the television genre system is developed.
3. 03 Relate a range of contemporary television genres with their histories and features.
4. 04 Develop skills in research, analysis, and presentation.
5. 05 Apply theoretical/conceptual framework to particular genre case studies.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Creeber, G. (2015). The Television Genre Book. 3rd Edition, British Film Institute
2. 02 Edgerton, R., G. (2008). Thinking Outside the Box: A Contemporary Television Genre Reader. University Press of Kentucky
3. 03 Mittel, J. (2004). Genre and Television: From Cop Shows to Cartoons in American Culture

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Evaluate different theoretical/conceptual positions on television genre. SOLO 5
2. L02 Relate a range of contemporary television genres with their histories and features SOLO 4
3. L03 Develop skills in research, analysis, and presentation. SOLO 5
4. L04 Interpret theoretical/conceptual framework to particular genre case studies. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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