Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Identify a range of theoretical and methodological frameworks and place them within disciplinary context.
• Apply theoretical perspectives to interpret media and cultural phenomena.
• Synthesise and critique theoretical frameworks.
• Communicate effectively in written format.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	100
Total	124

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: No continuous assessment will be accepted after the examination period in the semester in which such work is assigned, unless this condition is exempted for documented medical or personal reasons agreed by the Module Coordinator. 5% per day penalties apply to late submissions, unless extensions are granted for documented medical or personal reasons, agreed by the Module Coordinator. Attendance at lecture/seminars is mandatory. Students must attend all lecture/seminars, unless exempted for documented medical or personal reasons agreed by the Module Coordinator. Students failing to meet this standard may be required to repeat the module. All module assessment components must be submitted in order to complete the module.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

• MD160 and MD161

• MD232

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