3S
Class Introduction
Media ethics and legislation/What is "freedom of expression" in the digital age?
We will consider the principles and rules for the media, especially the news, to gain social trust. We will consider and discuss current issues such as real-name reporting vs. anonymous reporting, fake news, big data, and slander on social media.
Gamification theory: Learn the know-how of games that are being used in society
Gamification is the act of applying the know-how cultivated in computer games to real-world activities. We will learn about various examples of gamification while examining the ingenuity incorporated into game software such as Mario, Pokemon, and APEX.
Globalization and Media / A multifaceted look at media and human mobility in the global era
This course will analyze the movement of people in the global era through keywords such as borders, nationalities, and language barriers. It will also compare media events such as the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. It will also examine from multiple angles the dissemination of information by foreigners in Japan through newspapers, television, movies, SNS, etc., and issues surrounding multicultural coexistence.
Advertising theory: What kind of society has advertising?
If you want to understand advertising, you must step outside the symbolic system that advertising creates. From this perspective, this class aims to enable you to answer familiar questions about advertising (such as why advertising is ubiquitous and why advertising "goes viral") from a sociological perspective.
Media Literacy
Modern people often learn about things through the media, such as television, newspapers, and the Internet, so they need the ability to critically interpret the information they receive. It is also important to have the ability to use media to express oneself creatively. Learn the grammar of media and use it actively.
Public Relations
Students will learn the fundamentals of how organizations such as companies and government should be, and consider how to build better relationships with society. They will also learn about the two roles of public relations, "communicating widely" and "listening widely," as well as about communication between people.
Popular Music Theory
This lecture will discuss music from a sociological perspective, looking at the transitions in the Japanese and Western rock scenes since Nirvana and Fuji Rock, while also incorporating media theory, generational theory, and contemporary social theory. In comparison with rock, we will also discuss a variety of music genres, including classical, EDM, hip-hop, J-POP, and vocaloid.
Documentary Studies
Documentaries cover a wide range of subjects, including long-term coverage of social issues, unknown human potential, and elucidation of incidents and contemporary history. In class, we will introduce popular and controversial TV and film works and consider what horizons documentaries are currently trying to break down.
Media Analysis Method
For example, by collecting and comparing data on the themes of feature articles and advertisements in women's magazines and men's magazines, you can see what kind of expectations readers are trying to meet. Learn how to analyze newspapers, magazines, and television programs to approach the media in a more professional way.
Journalism Theory
Think about what the news is for. When do people need news? How do we determine that news is "trustworthy"? We will proceed with the discussion as if it were your own problem.
Electronic Communication Theory
What kind of history is hidden behind the culture of social media such as Facebook and Twitter? This class examines the culture and structure hidden in the dynamics of social media, which has become a major player in communication in modern society, based on actual situations. There is also lively interactive communication between teachers and students.