Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay 2000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Exam | Presentation 20 minute presentation (10 minutes presentation and 10 minutes questioning) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | Presentation 20 minute presentation (10 minutes presentation and 10 minutes questioning). | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Develop and consolidate a systematic and coherent body of knowledge of the history of media in Wales and of contemporary debates about the media in Wales.
Understand, compare and critically evaluate theories about the historical development of the media in Wales and the nature of the contemporary media.
Apply knowledge and understanding to a critical assessment of contemporary problems relating to the media in Wales.
Brief description
The subject matter of this module will be the emergence of the press and broadcasting in Wales since the nineteenth century and the role of these media in Welsh society. It will also examine the range of issues which confront those who seek to understand the nature and development of the media in contemporary Wales. It draws on history and critical social theory to do this.
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to study the history of, and critical issues in, the media in Wales. Through this module students will gain systematic body of knowledge about the evolution of the media and be able to understand and critically review the main theories and debates about the development and contemporary nature of the media in Wales.
Content
1) Introduction: Media and national identity
2) Public service vs commercial
3) Class and Race
4) Politics
5) Religion
6) Language
7) Sport
8) Digital Wales
9) Media policy and devolution
10) Preserving our media heritage (National Screen and Sound Archive/Wales Broadcast Archive visit)
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Critical and analytical thinking | Synthesising information and engaging critically with theoretical debates |
| Professional communication | Presentation skills |
| Subject Specific Skills | Developing a body of knowledge on the role of media in Welsh society |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6