1999 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
A Cross-Cultural Approach to Media Studies
| Project/Area Number |
09045012
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B).
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Educaion
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| Research Institution | Aichi Shukutoku University |
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Principal Investigator |
SAKAMOTO Isao Professor, Dept. of Studies on Contemporary Society, Aichi Shukutoku Univ., 現代社会学部, 教授 (90225805)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
OHNISHI Makoto Dept. of Studies on Contemporary Society, Aichi Shukutoku Univ., Professor, 現代社会学部, 教授 (10308992)
GOSHIMA Kohichi Dept. of Studies on Contemporary Society, Aichi Shukutoku Univ., Professor, 現代社会学部, 教授 (10149932)
OHNO Mitsuko Dept. of Literature, Aichi Shukutoku Univ., Professor, 文学部, 教授 (90131226)
HIIRO Maho Dept. of Studies on Contemporary Society, Aichi Shukutoku Univ., Associate Prof., 現代社会学部, 助教授 (50222237)
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| Project Period (FY) |
1997 – 1999
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| Keywords | media studies / space block / Nortern / person-environment system / scene / notation system / event icon / department store |
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| Research Abstract |
This joint project was undertaken to advance the Ulster (North Ireland)- Aichi Shukutoku University International MA Program in Media Studies, and to research issues pertinent to cross-cultural media education. The joint international program is a unique and unprecedented one that requires students to spend the spring semester at Shukutoku and fall at Ulster.
Prior to the program inception, intensive discussion was engaged extendedly to agree on common research and educational themes. A striking difference in approach to media studies was revealed therein. While the program at the University of Ulster emphasizes theory-based research as exemplified by Cultural Studies, the counterpart at Shukutoku revolves around TV and film production, and is experimental and experiential in its emphasis.
Three Japanese students in 1997 and one in 1998 were enrolled in this joint MA program. While the curriculum change at Aichi Shukutoku University necessitated the temporal suspension of the program in 1999, faculty exchange continued. Professor Martin McLoone, John Hill, and Sarah Edge of the Media Studies Program at the University of Ulster visited Shukutoku to join discussion. Differences in student evaluation methods, requirements for the master's degree, and the preferred approaches to media studies were identified anew as the issues that potentially deter the smooth operation of the joint program. Moreover, it was agreed that the instructional languages used at the respective institution would keep students from applying for the program.
The acknowledged differences and difficulties notwithstanding, this project served as a precious opportunity for the faculty members of the two institutions to broaden their perspectives of the media, and also to acquaint themselves with a variety of teaching and research methods. A symposium, titled "East-West Perspectives of Media Studies, " was held successfully to publicize the results of this two year project.
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