The course explores the relationship between literature, contemporary media, and culture. Since both literature and media involve production, dissemination, consumption and post-processing of discourse and operate through politico-cultural networks, a combined (and comparative) reading of literature and media will develop a better understanding of the ways meanings are produced, transmitted, and transformed through different cultural and social contexts and values. The course intends [i] to expose students to the theories and creative know-hows pertaining to media with a focus on journalism, film and new media, [ii] to mobilize students to optimize their English language skills and creative thinking to produce media materials, and [iii] to mobilize students to explore and analyze the ways in which media connect us with the world and influence our world view and society.