Advanced study in textual analysis of visual media, building upon theories of interpretation covered in HU550 . May be repeated for a total of 9 credits. Advanced study in some area in communication,such as political economy of communication, institutional aspects of media, critical media studies history of communication theory, or philosophy of communication. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits. Advanced study in some area of philosophy,such as the philosophy of language,ethical theory, social and political philosophy, the philosophy of science, or epistemology May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
Students read texts in the target language as well as in English translation.
May be repeated for a total of l 2 credits. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits. An examination of the ways in which the language used to represent technology connects to a range of other social relations and forces. Advanced research in such areas as analysis of the public arts, media and technology, issues in and effects of media. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.