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SoSe 23: Analyzing Right-Wing Media Content

Curd Benjamin Knüpfer

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This MA-level seminar in the field of political communication will introduce students to qualitative and quantitative methods of text-based content analysis. Students will be provided with the practical skillset to formulate their own research questions and construct an original research design. Substantively, the seminar will focus on the topic of right-wing news in the United States. The goal is to apply methodological approaches to studying the defining features of this field of journalistic production. The semester will be structured around four blocks: first, we will look at examples of existing (content analytical) studies which centered on right-wing news content. Second, we will gain an introductory understanding of content analytical approaches as a method in political communication. Third, we will learn how to systematically evaluate texts, using the software MAXQDA. Fourth, students will learn to structure and present their research designs and (initial) results. Participating students are expected to regularly complete tasks by themselves, the results of which might be openly demonstrated and communicated in class. To obtain full credit, students must submit a 20-page term paper, based on the research design they develop throughout the semester. PLEASE NOTE: This will be a work-intensive, interactive class. Please do not take this lightly – the point here is to acquire and then apply new methodological approaches. Next to completing the required readings, you will be expected to install and learn new software on your computer – or by using the library work pool, if you are unable to access a device otherwise. You will also be expected to demonstrate your new skills via regular participation and demonstrations in class. (The course will take place in person, at the JFKI). Schließen