Courses / Module

• Reflect critically on the importance of subcultures and fandom in culture and media environments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key theories of subcultures and fan studies.
• Describe, analyse, and critique subculture and fan practices.
• Identify and execute an independent research project exploring subcultures or fan practices.
• Communicate effectively in written forms.

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

• 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

For a full timetable search, go to NUIM Timetable. Venue locations can be found here.