EDF2241

Reading popular culture ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr J Edwards

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: In this unit students will examine theory and research in media studies. Social, cultural, aesthetic and educational significance of media texts, especially television texts; and will evaluate selected popular culture and media texts in relation to their own viewing practices as members of the community.

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