The Politics of Popular Culture, Short Course | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia
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The Politics of Popular Culture

14 days
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550 EUR/full
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About

The Politics of Popular Culture course provides an overview of the methodological tools required to assess a diverse range of research questions related to politics and popular culture, including Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Multi-modal Discourse Analysis (MMDA). 

Overview

On-site in Tartu 28 July - 11 August 2024

The Politics of Popular Culture course takes full advantage of the interactive and immersive learning environment in Tartu to introduce students to the most important issues affecting the relationship between politics and popular culture in Estonia and beyond. 

Morning sessions involve focused seminars and lectures, which provide opportunities for students to engage with theoretical, practical and methodological issues affecting the ways politics interacts with popular culture. These themes are further enhanced in afternoon sessions, which include unique study visits to some of Tartu's key cultural institutions and meetings with leading experts and practitioners.  

Learning Outcomes  

Students completing the course will:  

  • Gain an overview of the ways politics and popular culture interact in a wide range of contexts. 
  • Be introduced to methodological tools, which can be used to examine relationships between popular culture and politics in academic research, including Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), and Multi-Modal Discourse Analysis (MMDA) 
  • Explore specific case studies of their own interest through a class project. 
  • Produce an optional written assignment with the opportunity to publish with an established online media outlet. 

Assessment format: Group exercise (pass/fail): Students will give a presentation on a case study of their choice, which demonstrates and explores an aspect of the relationship between politics and culture. 

Programme Structure

Preliminary Course Schedule

Sunday, 28 July Arrival

Monday, 29 July: What is the politics of popular culture?

Tuesday, 30 July: The politics of popular music

Wednesday, 31 July: The politics of music continued

Thursday, 1 August: The politics of street art

Friday, 2 August: The politics of street art continued

Saturday, 3 August: free day Sunday, 4 August: free day

Monday, 5 August: The politics of sport

Tuesday, 6 August: The politics of sport continued

Wednesday, 7 August: The politics of popular culture in Estonia (Music and Arts of Survival)

Thursday, 8 August: The politics of food

Friday, 9 August: Presentations and course end

Saturday, 10 August/Sunday, 11 August Departure

Individual work will be given to the students before and during the course. 

Audience

MA/PhD and advanced BA

Lecturers

Michael Cole, University of Tartu

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • MA/PhD and advanced BA
  • Online application form
  • Application fee of 25 EUR
  • Motivation letter (up to 1 page) that demonstrates the applicant’s motivation to participate, his/her expectations about the programme, how participation in the summer programme relates to his/her studies and interests, and how the applicant plans to use the gained experience and knowledge in the future.
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Copy of passport

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    550 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 550 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
  • EU/EEA

    550 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 550 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.

Living costs for Tartu

300 - 600 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

1. Estonian National Scholarships at  StudyinEstonia.ee. 

You can read more about the scholarships on the homepage of StudyinEstonia.ee.

2. ENLIGHT scholarship 

More information and the application form are on the ENLIGHT scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/enlight-scholarship 

3. DAAD scholarship 

More information and application form on the DAAD scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/daad-scholarship

4. Partial tuition fee coverage scholarship

More information and the application form for the partial tuition fee coverage are on the scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/scholarships-summer-programmes

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