Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Module Offerings

4511ISTMCC-SEP-PAR

Aims

1. To introduce students to a range of methods for studying media texts. 2. To provide students with an understanding of key theories for the analysis of media, communication and cultural texts. 3. To examine the key concept of media representation, illustrating its relevance for an understanding of contemporary socio-cultural debates.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Undertake critical reading and comprehension which demonstrates knowledge of media analysis.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and methods involved with different approaches to the analysis of media texts.
3.
Apply their understanding of approaches to textual analysis to a self-selected case study.
4.
Be able to use the proper academic form in checking referencing.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to media texts and meaning making; Media Representation; Stereotyping; Semiotic analysis; Genre analysis; Mise-en-scene.
Additional Information:This module introduces students to the referencing system used by the Programme and the significance of referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

Assessments

Artefacts
Dissertation