Welcome to the blog for “Introduction to Media Analysis” (MSP 1021) at Temple University Japan Campus! I hope you will enjoy the course and the blogging during this trimester, and we will have a lot of exchange here on the blog as well as under CANVAS Discussions!
This course blog is intended for free opinion exchange, deeper reflection or research on on our topics.
As it is a bit complicated, we will set up your accounts together in the first week of this course to avoid any technical issues. Please make use of this blog to anonymously interact with your fellow students by choosing a nice, unique nickname that must be longer than 7 (seven) alphabetical letters and/or numbers and unconnected to your real name for this course, before our first class session.
After we set everything up, send a message to me and let me know your nickname so that I can attribute your points. I will never reveal your identity to others!
Please choose your nickname carefully, as you will have to stick with it throughout the whole trimester!
Be open for various points of view, and when you see something you feel that is off and must debunk it, keep your argumentation polite and have fun!
*Very important to know: Please be aware that screenings and materials in this course are containing controversial subject matter that may generate a “culture shock” and occasionally contain graphic and sexual violence, very strong language, disturbing scenes, explicit sexual content and/or flashing images!