62042001 Introduction to Media Studies

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 62042001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name Introduction to Media Studies

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Media Studies

Instructor YASUI MAKOTO

Instructor
(Katakana) ヤスイ　マコト

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues5-8：IAS K207

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

● Teaching Method:
Primarily lecture-based, with extensive use of the blackboard, supplemented
by discussions, etc.
● Course Format:
Online sessions with some in-person sessions: Term 4 / Every Tuesday
(Note: Lessons 5‒10 will be conducted in person on-site, and the remaining lessons online.)

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Arts

Eligible Students

Keywords Movie/Cinema; James Joyce; Dublin; Ireland/Irish; Art; Literature; 20th Century; Gender/Sexuality; History; Feminism; Tourism; Religion; Mass Communication etc.

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Anthropology / Geography / History
Expected Outcome 1. Students will be able to understand basic ideas of media studies.
2. Students will be able to relate what they see in various media with the concept of the subject, and write reports critically and analytically.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course introduces students fundamental ideas on media and communication studies. Theoretical framework on the field from the concept of mass communication to media literacy will be taught with images and pictures, so those who are new to the subject are welcome. Practical approach such as watching dramas and films will also be conducted in class, so that students can relate what the media would show and what the viewers should perceive. Students are encouraged to read and watch whatever media they can access and connect them to what is introduced in the subject.

Class Schedule Lesson 1 Introduction: Overview of the Course　12/8 ※Online
Lesson 2 Mass Communication: An Introduction to the Field of Mass Communication　12/8 ※Online
Lesson 3 What is Media Literacy? An Introduction to Various Types of Media　12/15 ※Online
Lesson 4 Media and Popular Culture: The Relationship between Media and Popular Culture　12/15 ※Online
Lesson 5 Film as a Medium Part 1: Class and Society in The Commitments　12/22 ※Face-to-face
Lesson 6 Film as a Medium Part 2: Class and Society in Once　12/22 ※Face-to-face
Lesson 7 Film as a Medium Part 3: Sexuality and Catholicism in The Magdalene Sisters　1/6 ※Face-to-face
Lesson 8 Film as a Medium Part 4: Sexuality and Catholicism in Small Things Like These　1/6 ※Face-to-face
Lesson 9 Media Adaptation Part 1: ‘The Dead’ by James Joyce’s Dubliners　1/12 ※Face-to-face
Lesson 10 Media Adaptation Part 2: Normal People by Sally Rooney　1/12 ※Face-to-face
Lesson 11 Media Representation Part 1: Representation of Race, Gender, Sexuality　1/19 ※Online
Lesson 12 Media Representation Part 2: Feminism Critique　1/19 ※Online
Lesson 13 Social Media: Impact on Contemporary Society　1/26 ※Online
Lesson 14 Media and Hiroshima: History, Art, Tourism　1/26 ※Online
Lesson 15 Course Review　2/2 ※Online

Note:
1. Lesson 5 to 10 will be conducted in face-to-face classes, and the rest will be real-time online classes.
2. There will be two different types of reports to be submitted. One is particularly about the films we watch in class. The
other is more about general topics taught in class.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No textbook required. Reference books to be announced in class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Zoom, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 2 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 3 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 4 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 5 Watch the film The Commitments in advance or afterwards
Lesson 6 Watch the film Once in advance or afterwards
Lesson 7 Watch the film The Magdalene Sisters in advance or afterwards
Lesson 8 Watch the film Small Things Like These in advance or afterwards
Lesson 9 Watch the film The Dead in advance or afterwards
Lesson 10 Watch the drama Normal People in advance or afterwards
Lesson 11 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 12 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 13 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 14 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Lesson 15 Review the power point slides and refer to references

Requirements

Grading Method 1. Reports (Two Times):  about 70%
2. Positive Dedication to class:  about 30%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other If you are interested not only in media but in literary theories such as religion, gender and sexuality, this class is for you.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	62042001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	Introduction to Media Studies
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Media Studies
Instructor	YASUI MAKOTO
Instructor (Katakana)	ヤスイ　マコト
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues5-8：IAS K207
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
● Teaching Method: Primarily lecture-based, with extensive use of the blackboard, supplemented by discussions, etc. ● Course Format: Online sessions with some in-person sessions: Term 4 / Every Tuesday (Note: Lessons 5‒10 will be conducted in person on-site, and the remaining lessons online.)
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Arts
Eligible Students
Keywords	Movie/Cinema; James Joyce; Dublin; Ireland/Irish; Art; Literature; 20th Century; Gender/Sexuality; History; Feminism; Tourism; Religion; Mass Communication etc.
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Anthropology / Geography / History
Expected Outcome	1. Students will be able to understand basic ideas of media studies. 2. Students will be able to relate what they see in various media with the concept of the subject, and write reports critically and analytically.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course introduces students fundamental ideas on media and communication studies. Theoretical framework on the field from the concept of mass communication to media literacy will be taught with images and pictures, so those who are new to the subject are welcome. Practical approach such as watching dramas and films will also be conducted in class, so that students can relate what the media would show and what the viewers should perceive. Students are encouraged to read and watch whatever media they can access and connect them to what is introduced in the subject.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1 Introduction: Overview of the Course　12/8 ※Online Lesson 2 Mass Communication: An Introduction to the Field of Mass Communication　12/8 ※Online Lesson 3 What is Media Literacy? An Introduction to Various Types of Media　12/15 ※Online Lesson 4 Media and Popular Culture: The Relationship between Media and Popular Culture　12/15 ※Online Lesson 5 Film as a Medium Part 1: Class and Society in The Commitments　12/22 ※Face-to-face Lesson 6 Film as a Medium Part 2: Class and Society in Once　12/22 ※Face-to-face Lesson 7 Film as a Medium Part 3: Sexuality and Catholicism in The Magdalene Sisters　1/6 ※Face-to-face Lesson 8 Film as a Medium Part 4: Sexuality and Catholicism in Small Things Like These　1/6 ※Face-to-face Lesson 9 Media Adaptation Part 1: ‘The Dead’ by James Joyce’s Dubliners　1/12 ※Face-to-face Lesson 10 Media Adaptation Part 2: Normal People by Sally Rooney　1/12 ※Face-to-face Lesson 11 Media Representation Part 1: Representation of Race, Gender, Sexuality　1/19 ※Online Lesson 12 Media Representation Part 2: Feminism Critique　1/19 ※Online Lesson 13 Social Media: Impact on Contemporary Society　1/26 ※Online Lesson 14 Media and Hiroshima: History, Art, Tourism　1/26 ※Online Lesson 15 Course Review　2/2 ※Online Note: 1. Lesson 5 to 10 will be conducted in face-to-face classes, and the rest will be real-time online classes. 2. There will be two different types of reports to be submitted. One is particularly about the films we watch in class. The other is more about general topics taught in class.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbook required. Reference books to be announced in class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 2 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 3 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 4 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 5 Watch the film The Commitments in advance or afterwards Lesson 6 Watch the film Once in advance or afterwards Lesson 7 Watch the film The Magdalene Sisters in advance or afterwards Lesson 8 Watch the film Small Things Like These in advance or afterwards Lesson 9 Watch the film The Dead in advance or afterwards Lesson 10 Watch the drama Normal People in advance or afterwards Lesson 11 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 12 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 13 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 14 Review the power point slides and refer to references Lesson 15 Review the power point slides and refer to references
Requirements
Grading Method	1. Reports (Two Times): about 70% 2. Positive Dedication to class: about 30%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	If you are interested not only in media but in literary theories such as religion, gender and sexuality, this class is for you.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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