Transnational Format Adaptation

Comparing the Ways of Representation of 'The Office' and 'Stromberg'


Term Paper (Advanced seminar), 2012

29 Pages, Grade: 1,7


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Content

1 Introduction

2 Definitions: (Transnational) Television Formats and the Circuit of Media Culture

3 Transnational Format Adaptations in the „Circuit of Media Culture“
3.1 Production: Globalization and Format Trade
3.2 Representation: Cultural Imperialism vs. Diversity
3.3 Appropriation: Identification with Local Aspects

4 Case Studies: Comparison of the Representation in The Office and Stromberg
4.1 Genre and Format
4.2 Narrative Structures and Background Information
4.3 Methodology
4.4 Comparison of the Pilot Episodes in Seven Categories
4.4.1 Storyline
4.4.2 Setting and Workplace Culture
4.4.3 Characters and Constellations
4.4.4 Linguistic Aspects
4.4.5 Cultural References and Intertextuality
4.4.6 Political Correctness and Discrimination
4.4.7 Humor

5 Conclusion

6 Sources

7 Appendix

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Title
Transnational Format Adaptation
Subtitle
Comparing the Ways of Representation of 'The Office' and 'Stromberg'
College
University of Bremen  (Institut für historische Publizistik, Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft)
Course
Transcultural Communication
Grade
1,7
Author
Year
2012
Pages
29
Catalog Number
V270968
ISBN (eBook)
9783656628125
ISBN (Book)
9783656628071
File size
918 KB
Language
English
Keywords
transnational, format, adaptation, comparing, ways, representation, office, stromberg
Quote paper
Bachelor of Arts Sophia Schulze (Author), 2012, Transnational Format Adaptation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/270968

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