EDF2241

Reading Popular Culture (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr J Edwards

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: It is anticipated that by the end of the unit students should have developed the ability to critically analyse a range of popular cultural texts, in particular, film and television texts; understand the role the media plays in educational and social contexts; analyse their own and other adults' uses of television; examine the influences of television on children and adults.

Assessment: Investigative task (1000 words): 30% + Research assignment (2000 words): 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week