Overview
This unit introduces you to the core concepts and theoretical traditions within media studies including political economy, textual analysis, empirical studies and cultural studies. These are aligned with historical and contemporary examples of social, economic and political debates about media industries and audiences. You also examine the ways in which … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CAULFIELD-FLEXIBLE
S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
Requisites
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Paul Atkinson
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Paul Atkinson
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Explain the relationship between media and culture using one of the main theoretical frames from the unit;
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of one of the main research methods used in media studies;
3.
Critically read academic articles and develop skills to paraphrase, summarise and reference others' ideas;
4.
Communicate ideas to peers via oral presentation.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Participation
2 - Analytical Exercise
3 - Annotated bibliography
4 - Essay
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Communications and media studies
Media
Media