| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 2,500 WORD DIAGNOSTIC ASSIGNMENT | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | 5,000 ESSAY | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | As above with a new essay question |
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
*Explain Why globalisation should be seen as a 'cultutal' phenomenon.
*Understand the settings, meanings and implications of golbalisation and convergence.
*Appreciate some of the principle debates surrounding terms such as a 'cultural imperialism' and 'cultural capital'
*Discuss the debates concerning the framing and construction of the global news and information agenda.
*Explain the specific differences occasioned by the historical and cultural contexts of the broadcast media's reporting of democracy.
This module seeks to examine globalisation through a series of disparate yet central media case studies. The terms globalisation and convergence, around which this module is centered, have appeared with increasing frequency in media studies. The best way to examine the significance of these concepts is by studying specific texts through the viewpoints of media industries, media producers, media theorists and critics. From Big Brother to Indymedia, from Friends to Al Jazeera, we will critically examine how the media landscape is changing to adapt to the forces of globalisation and new technology while also examining the nature of cultural capital as it crosses borders and its effects on society.
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | This element will only be assesed if the student chooses a research methodology that involves quantitative data analysis. |
| Communication | Person to person communication and presentation skills will be actively developed in the seminars. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Students are expected to drive their own research projects and manage their time accordingly. |
| Information Technology | This element is not directly assessed although students will be required to make full use of the library facilities and venture further afield to source specialist library materials as appropriate. |
| Problem solving | This element is not directly asssessed, however students will be expected to deal with complex issues and make informed judgements in the absence of a complete data set. Evidence of originality in the application of knowledge and critical awareness will be expected |
| Research skills | The essays will reflect the studnet's ability to read widely around the issues. The research methodologies they chose to use will vary depending on the topic of investigation. They will have to apply their knowledge and understanding of research methods to make an informed judgement abiout which methodology will best suit their chosen subject. |
This module is at CQFW Level 7