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EDF4416
Faculty of Education
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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
SynopsisThis unit is designed to prepare specialist teachers of Media Studies. It will develop students' understanding of current trends in Media education and investigate representation, narrative and ideologies in television, film, radio, print, the Internet and other media. Studies will include approaches to media production, children's media culture, media issues and critical readings within and outside the Media Studies curriculum. Students will draw upon their knowledge of these issues to design and implement sequential programs of lessons in Media Studies suitable for a range of levels and in accordance with the study design. ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:
AssessmentThis unit is graded Pass Grade Only (PGO); Assessment task 1: Conference Workshop on Teaching Media Studies (2,000 words; 50%); Assessment task 2: Teaching Portfolio (2,000 words; 50%); Hurdle requirements: For on-campus students satisfactory attendance is 80%, for off-campus students this is replaced by completion of study questions and other on-line material. Chief examiner(s)Contact hours3 hrs per week PrerequisitesA minor sequence in media studies, drama, film, journalism or advertising; and EDF4112 English language and literature education Co-requisitesStudents must be enrolled simultaneously in a professional experience unit(s). ProhibitionsEDF5477 Media studies B |