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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-08-03

Module Leader:

Daghan Irak

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Seminar

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Professional Body Requirements

Broadcast Journalism Training Council

Synopsis

This module introduces you to different forms of analysis of media texts, ranging from industry-produced, professional media to user-generated content. It explores forms of textuality and their importance in the interplay of culture and communication across different textual formats including written, spoken, and audio-visual. It explores both mass media, such … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Students will learn through lectures and seminars, and through directed activities in preparation for and following on from these. Students’ learning will be supported by the use of the University’s VLE which will contain information about the module including relevant course documentation and supporting materials, developing their abilities to select … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The module introduces different ways to analyse and conceptualise texts from semiotic analysis, structuralism and post-structuralism to forms of narrative and quantitative content analysis. It will focus on key elements of visual, audio-visual and audio analysis and introduces the textual analysis of narrative and genre is selected genres in different … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to evaluate concepts and approaches in a variety of textual analyses.
2.
be able to analyse the interplay of form and content in media texts.
3.
be able to appraise the context of textual forms and their classifications in the interplay of content, industries, technologies and reception
4.
be able to apply appropriate methods in the analysis of different types of media content.
5.
be able to employ appropriate critical terminology and bibliographic skills appropriate to the discipline, including accurate citation of sources, and consistent use of conventions in the presentation of scholarly work.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Assessment Criteria

The module will be graded in line with the University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Media, Journalism and Film subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and made available to students in module handbooks and on assessment briefs. Assessment 1 specifically will … For more content click the Read More button below.

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