Courses / Module

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

• Recognise and appraise the historical development of mass media in Ireland;
• Apply and evaluate critical methods and theoretical frameworks in to the development of media technologies and cultures in Ireland;
• Synthesise ideas and communicate these effectively in written contexts;
• Develop and pursue independent research activities.

• This module consists of 12 x 2 hour seminars during the course of the first semester. Students should also undertake a minimum of 96 hours of independent reading and research.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	0
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	24
Independent student activities	96
Total	120

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 100% continuous assessment.

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
• All module assessment components must be submitted in order to complete the module.
• 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.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

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