SCY3021

Sociology of the mass media

Cathi Lewis

8 points - 3 hours per week - Second semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: First-year SCY sequence or equivalent Prohibition: SCY2021

Objectives As for SCY2021, with the following additional objectives: a demonstration of more extensive and more demanding reading in all pieces of assessment; a greater depth of critical appraisal of theoretical issues relevant to the topics, than is expected of students taking this subject at second-year level.

Synopsis As for SCY2021.

Assessment Research project (3500 words): 40% Examination (2 hours): 30% Ten short class texts (approx. 5 mins each): 30% For students taking this at third-year level the essay, exam and test questions will differ from SCY2021 to emphasise ability to critically evaluate theoretical frameworks pertinent to this area of study.

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