Кросс-культурные исследования стран Азии через призму медиа

2026/2027

Статус: Маго-лего

Кто читает: Кафедра международных отношений и политических процессов стран Азии и Африки

Где читается: Институт востоковедения и африканистики

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Соболева Елена Дмитриевна

Язык: русский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 28

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Аннотация

This course explores Asian media systems as well as role of media in Asian politics and international relations from cross-cultural perspective. It is tailored for students majoring in MA program “Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations”. The course starts with the short introduction to the media studies. The next section presents an overview of media systems in Asia, traces history of their development, compares and discusses its legacy nowadays. It also introduces contemporary state-media relations in Asian countries, namely, national media policies, its aims and institutions. The following section is focused on the interconnections between international relations and media. It includes an overview of academic approaches and theories used to analyse of the role of media in international relations, as well as discussion of empirical cases of media influence on foreign policy in Asia. For instance, the students compare how media is used in digital diplomacy and external propaganda of Asian countries. Finally, the course provides an overview of different global phenomenon’s representation in Asian media and evaluates possible approaches to such kind of studies. The students’ progress is evaluated by assessing their participation in discussions during seminars, two tests and an exam (an essay).

Цель освоения дисциплины

To provide students with basic knowledge of media research, its key theories and methods;
To acquaint students with the development of media systems in Asian countries;
To develop students’ understanding of the interplay between media and international relations;
To provide students with an understanding of the role media plays in politics and international relations of Asian countries in historical perspective and today;
To develop students’ skills in applying theories and concepts to the analysis of interconnections between media and international relations in Asia, including media discourses on global topics;

Планируемые результаты обучения

Uses conceptual apparatus of media studies, including key theories and concepts
Recognises the variety of roles different media play in domestic politics and international relations of Asian countries
Applies conceptual approaches and theories to the analysis of the role of media in domestic politics and international relations of Asian countries
Explains and analyses contemporary debates on the global issues in Asian media using appropriate methodology
Traces the historical development and contemporary trends in media systems and governance in Asia

Содержание учебной дисциплины

Part 1. Introduction.
Part 2. Media systems in Asia.
Part 3. Media and domestic politics of Asian countries.
Part 4. Different roles of media in international relations of Asian countries.
Part 5. Media discourses in Asia: cases and approaches.

Элементы контроля

Test 1
Test 1 is a written test with two types of questions: multiple choice and questions with short open answer. Altogether there are 10 questions, and students have 15 minutes to complete the test. Test 1 takes place during seminar 3 and checks students’ knowledge of lecture and seminar materials presented and discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of the course (lectures 1, 2 and 3; seminars 1, 2 and 3).
Test 2
Test 2 is a written test with two types of questions: multiple choice and questions with open short answer. Test 2 takes place during seminar 5 checks students’ knowledge of lecture and seminar materials presented and discussed in Part 3 of the course (lectures 4, 5 and 6; seminars 4, 5 and 6). Altogether there are 10 questions, and students have 15 minutes to complete the test.
In-class participation
Lecturer evaluates students’ progress, including comprehension of lecture materials and assigned readings, as well as contribution to discussions. The component is calculated as an average grade achieved on all seminars.
Exam
Exam is an essay (2000 – 3000 words, including references) that is due on the exam day by 3pm. It should be sent to the email address of the instructor (edsoboleva@hse.ru). Essays submitted after deadline are graded with “0”, unless documental proof is provided that a student was not able to submit the assignment on time due to illness or any other legitimate reasons (relevant document should be provided). The essay is a state-of-art critical review of the field with the aim of outlining key debates and drawing out apparent gaps, as well as new research directions. The list of recommended topics will be provided by the instructor, the students can also select their own topics upon the instructor’s approval.

Промежуточная аттестация

2026/2027 2nd module
0.25 * In-class participation + 0.25 * Test 2 + 0.25 * Exam + 0.25 * Test 1

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Авторы

Соболева Елена Дмитриевна
Кривохиж Светлана Валентиновна

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