| Course title | Philosophical research of the media |
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| Course code | KFHS/K507 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1) Introduction to philosophy of media 2) Question concerning the essence of technology 3) Media as extenstion, content and form 4) Media, technology and velocity 5) New media 6) Media and memory 7) Simulation a disappering of reality 8) Apparatuses 9) The fourth revolution 10) Mediality as philosophical problem 11) Geology of media 12) Critical theory and media
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course introduces to the contemporary philosophical interpretations of media and mediality. Philosophy of media is conceived in relation to the philosophy of technology. It ask questions concerning the relation of humans and communication technologies, namely what types of changes and challenges media bring to our lives. It also focuses on the concept of mediality as one of the basic philosophical categories and critically analyses our mediaspheres.
Adopting a philosophical approach to media and technology Reinforcing of critical philosophical skills Understanding contemporary discussions in the field of media philosophy |
| Prerequisites |
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Understanding basic of media theory and research
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
Activity in classes Reading of class texts Seminar work |
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