Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Humanities and Social Science
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
3114FNDMED-JAN-MTP
Aims
This module introduces students to key themes and perspectives in the understanding of the interaction between the Individual and the broader cultural environment of communication forms and practices.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts and critical debates relevant to the study of communication and culture.
2.
Recognise the importance of the relationship between theories and empirical enquiries in the understanding of contemporary lived experience.
3.
Apply analytical, comparative and interpretive skills to the understanding of cultural products and communication practices.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The list below provides an indicative list of topics which may be covered in this module:
Identities and the Media
High culture and popular culture
The relationship between culture and value
Cultural codes
Virtual and physical cultural space
Communication and everyday life
Group and interpersonal communication
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to key themes and perspectives in the understanding of the interaction between the Individual and the broader cultural environment of communication forms and practices.
This module introduces you to key themes and perspectives in the understanding of the interaction between the Individual and the broader cultural environment of communication forms and practices.
Additional Information:This module introduces students to the relationship between culture and communication. It enables students to explore the practices of everyday life, to analyse cultural products and use theoretical approaches in researching and discussing a self-defined case study or critical debate.
Assessments
Essay
Essay