Mediatized Intersections: class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality

About this programme

The course conveys knowledge of different theoretical perspectives and empirical studies on how the media represent the various aspects of social identity such as class, ethnicity, gender and sexuality. The concept of intersectionality is used as a starting point to describe and explain how media representations construct identities and which power structures underlie these representations. For a passing result on the course, the student must be able to: - demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically analyze and interpret the significance of the media's way of representing class, ethnicity, gender and sexuality and how these representations relate to power structures in different cultures. ELIGIBILITY to this course Bachelor degree with at least 90 ECTS credits in Social Sciences or the Humanities. Swedish upper secondary school course English 6 or equivalent. Course given by Section for Journalism and Media Communication. The course run half pace over 10 weeks. Teaching takes place at half pace in English in the form of lectures and seminars. For more detailed information, refer to the course description. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes.