Detailed Information
FS20130 - History of Television (Audit)* - 2017
This module approaches the history of television from an institutional, formal and cultural perspective. In examining the inception of television broadcasting in the UK and the USA, students will encounter concepts such as the 'public service' ethos that characterised the former, and the commercial prioritisation marking the latter, and, as the module progresses note the adjustment of such positioning over time through comparative assessment. The history of television in Ireland will also be established within these conceptual parameters. In addition to tracing television from its origins to the 'post-network' age, students will also consider the future of television, examining emerging models of television distribution such as 'on demand' broadcasting, and consider the implications new providers such as Netflix have for established television channels as well as the impact of new media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube on older formats.
Semester 2
Level 2
Lectures: Mondays 17:00 - 20:00 (film) & Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 (lectures) beginning September 10
Tutorials: To be selected
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Anthony McIntyre