Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title DIGITAL CULTURES IN THE AMERICAS
Code HISP348
Coordinator Dr NR Thornton
Languages, Cultures and Film
N.Thornton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           22

 22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    10       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    50       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    40       

Aims

To introduce students to key conceptual debates on the production and context of mainstream and non-mainstream moving and still images;  

To develop students ability to apply key theoretical debates to the study of digital cultures, platforms, and online content from across the Americas';

To encourage students to examine the use, reuse, curation and distribution by professionals and amateurs of materials online and in film;

To enhance students' skills of critical analysis and independent thinking.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Show an awareness of the key theoretical and conceptual debates on the creation and distribution of non mainstream moving and still images.

(LO2) Demonstrate an applied knowledge of the wider historical context in which non mainstream moving and still images circulate.

(LO3) Apply theoretical approaches or critical secondary literature to the analysis of non mainstream moving and still images.

(LO4) Successfully apply close textual analysis of a range of material produced by non mainstream creators.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – argumentation

(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Communicating for audience

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Media analysis

(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation

(S9) Information skills - Critical reading

(S10) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Combined Short lecture and Seminar:
Description: This module will be taught using blended learning. There will be short lectures and weekly seminars in a 2 hour block. The lectures will introduce students to key concepts and theoretical debates within the study of archives, digital and film studies. These seminars will consolidate the material indicated for viewing and reading, as well as instruct and equip students with the skills to apply these concepts to close readings of film texts and online artefacts. The seminars will in turn be supplemented with a number of online activities (in particular the production of a regular blog post) and other resources which will further support collaborative learning.

Syllabus
 

The topics covered during the module may include:

Music and editing;

The self and online identities;

The use of amateur footage and user-generated content online;

The politics of appropriation, remix culture, memes and mash-ups;

Editing and the archive;

Re-definitions of the professional and the amateur online;

Fandom and celebrity.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.