Transnational Communities and Media Cultures Transnational Communities and Media Cultures
Location: London, England
Tentative Dates: December 31, 2012 - January 12, 2013
This course examines the emergence of transnational communities, recent patterns of migration, and the role of media forms and practices in redefining culture and national belonging. Participants will explore how media practices define culture and identity for diasporic groups within the landscape of global cities. The following questions will be addressed through field trips, fieldwork, discussion, lectures, and research:
- What role do media play in the (re)imagining of cultural politics, nationalism, and everyday life in the context of global relocations?
- How do technology and media enable new configurations of cultural resistance and identification within (and between) different immigrant groups?
- What does this mean in terms of negotiating the global and local in various aspects of immigrant lives?
Course Objectives:
- To expose students to current research and theory drawn from interdisciplinary sources in the study of transnational mobility, diasporic identity, and media forms and practices.
- To engage students to think globally and comparatively about immigration and diasporic flows in urban landscapes.
Graduate students are encouraged to apply for this program. Qualified undergraduates in their Senior, Junior or Sophomore year with related course work may be considered and will require approval from the faculty director as well as their advisor.
Course
MCC-GE 2165.095 - Transnational Communities and Media Cultures (4 Points) Graduate
MCC-UE 1307.099- Transnational Communities and Media Cultures (4 Points) Undergraduate
2013 Course Syllabus: Will be posted shortly
Offered through the Department of Media Culture and Communication
Faculty
Radha Hegde, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Media, Culture and Communication
Accommodations
Housing arranged in partnership with NYU London in university residence halls.
Group accomodations begin on December 31 and end the morning of January 12.
Costs
2012 Graduate Tuition: $1314 per point plus registration and services fees
If an undergraduate participant enrolls in an undergraduate course number, his/her tuition will reflect the current undergraduate cost per point. 2012 Undergraduate Tuition: $1159 per point plus registration and services fees.
This course counts toward your Spring 2013 courseload and tuition.
2012 Housing Fee: $750
2012 Activity Fee: $150
The final Housing & Activity Fee payment is due to the Office of Academic Initiatives & Global Programs by November 15, 2012. Tuition for the course is separate and will be due based on the Bursar's Payment Schedule for Spring 2013. (click here for Bursar's Payment Deadline Dates)
International Airfare is not included. Students must purchase their own tickets.
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Flight, Travel, and Visa Information
Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Please keep in mind that flights arriving into London typically depart New York a day in advance. Students should expect to arrive on Monday, December 31st with a departure on Saturday, January 12th.
Passport: Valid passport required for US citizens. Please note that your passport must have at least six months validation beyond the day of the intended entry into the country of travel. All other passport holders should check with their respective travel requirements.
Visa: U.S.citizens require a valid passport and do not require a visa for visits to the UK of less than six months in duration. All other passport holders should check with their respective visa requirements.
Helpful links: US State Department, UK Border Agency, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide, NYU in London
Weather
In London, January temperatures tend to be milder than in New York, usually in the 40°s (Fahrenheit). There is occasional rain and very little chance of heavy snow.
Helpful Links: BBC Weather
For More Information
Academic Content: Dr. Radha Hegde, Department of Media Culture and Communication, Pless Annex, 26 Washington Place, 556, New York, NY (US) 10003; (212) 998-9005, radha.hegde@nyu.edu
Program Administration: Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs, The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, 82 Washington Square East, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003-6680; (212) 992-9380; steinhardt.global@nyu.edu