The selected topic will be determined by the individual instructor in consultation with the Programme management team.  The course will normally start with a discussion of important issues in the field of media and cultural studies.  Depending on the nature of the selected topic, the course will focus on one or more important trends of media and cultural studies, assessing their relevance to contemporary culture.  Assigned readings will be bilingual and interdisciplinary, and students will be encouraged to examine the topic from a cross-cultural perspective.  The course will conclude with a critical reflection on the topic and its relevance to media and cultural studies.