Module Details
Module Code: |
MEDI C1806 |
Module Title:
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Introduction to Media Studies 2
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Title:
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Introduction to Media Studies 2
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Eleanor OLeary
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to Media Studies. Students will receive training in studio-based performance. The student's oral and written communications skills will be developed.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Describe key theories in Media Studies |
LO2 |
Perform TV/Radio Presentations |
LO3 |
Develop written, analytical and critical thinking skills |
LO4 |
Critically evaluate media representation and news gathering |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Representation
Examining gender and race in media and popular culture
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Audience
Introduction to Media Audiences, key theories and approaches to media audiences, new media and old media, new media audiences
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Studio Practice
Introduction to TV/Radio Presentation, role of the voice, scripting.
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Media and Authenticity
Nature of truth-telling in media, photography and authenticity, documentary genre, news media, news worthiness, citizen journalism and new media
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Robert L. Hilliard. (2015), Writing for television, radio, and new media., 11th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 1285465075].
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Gill Branston, Roy Stafford. (2010), The Media Student's Book, 5th Edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 0415558425].
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Gail Dines, Jean M. Humez, Editors.. (2014), Gender, race, and class in media, 4th. Thousand Oaks, Calif; Sage, p.xiv, 761, [ISBN: 1452259062].
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Eugenia Siapera. (2018), Understanding New Media, 2nd. Sage Publications Limited, p.336, [ISBN: 9781446297100].
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Bill Nichols. (2017), Introduction to Documentary, [ISBN: 9780253026859].
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| Other Resources |
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Reuters. (2020), Reuters Digital News Report,
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