HU0S030 - Studies in Narrative and Presentation 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HU0S030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Studies in Narrative and Presentation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Nicholas Dunlop | ||
| Module Team: | Diana Wallace, Emma Wheeler | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100320 - English studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide students with competence in the close reading, analysis and understanding of narrative structures in literary, media and visual texts.
Content Summary
Students will study a selection of texts from the fields of media, novels, drama and journalism. A range of analytical approaches to the study of such texts will be taught including genre, structure, themes, stylistic conventions and audiences.
Students will be given the opportunity to create texts aimed at audiences in a variety of literary, media, and image-based formats.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 64 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse literary, media, and image texts and be able to make use of appropriate academic and professional terminology. |
| LO2 | Create textual artefacts that display understanding of the conventions of a range of literary, media, and visual texts. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Creative writing, essay or report on a topic to be agreed with the module leader. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Précis / Summary 1 | Explore a selected text using appropriate terminology. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Précis / Summary 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |