Course code
MACO 32452
Course Title
Orientalism - Sri Lankan media studies
Pre – requisite - None
Types/Status - Core
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the unit student should be able to:
Analyze various theories connected with the study of Mass communication and Orientalism its application to the study of mass communication. the student will also get the chance to spell out the concepts connected with the theories and the practice of Orientalism
Course Content
What is Orientalism? How is it linked to Mass Communication? The sources of Orientalism, The trends and knowledge that envelope Orientalism ,language and Orientalism, creativity and Orientalism, Religion and Orientalism, Orientalism and Colonialism, Orientalism and modernism ,philosophical trends in Orientalism
Method of teaching and learning
Lectures, Tutorials, Staff student seminars, Field Visits, Demonstrations
Assessment
Examination [60%]
Assignment [20%]
Presentation [20%]
Recommended Reading
Barthes, R, (1972) Mythologies, London, Cape
Mahendra, Sunanda, (1994) Man & Myth, Colombo, Udaya
Carey, J. W, (1988) Communication as Culture, Boston, Unwia
Frazier Allie, M(ed)(1975) Issues in Religion ,a book of reading,wordswoth Publishing Co.Califonia
Marx ,K and Engels F.(1958) On Religion ,London.
Campbell, J (1962)The of sad:Oriental Mythology ,London.
Zimmer ,H(1951)philosophies of India New York.
