EN1S31 - Language and the Media 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EN1S31 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Language and the Media | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Ayo Amuda | ||
| Module Team: | Barrie Llewelyn | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module will address core concepts in and critical theories of sociolinguistics, rhetorical, semiotic and (critical) discourse analytic techniques. Students will learn how to apply these tools in a range of contexts: political discourse, everyday talk, warring words, and media discourse. T&L on the module will encourage them to broaden their reading, develop their knowledge of the different genres of media writing and deepen their competence and confidence in creating and critiquing written texts and other forms of media.
Content Summary
Themes explored in the T&L on this module will include: discourse, politics and propaganda; discourse and conflict: ‘warring’ words; media discourse and the myth of “objectivity”; discourse of prejudice, discrimination and racism; ‘who do you think you are?’ and ‘bad’ language and taboo talk.
Writers’ workshops will examine texts and media output including: reviews, news stories, features, obituaries, and persuasive writing. Discussions will focus on the craft of writing including point of view, words and contexts, sentences, paragraphs, narrative structure and a sense of audience. Students will be prompted to create their own media writing which will be critically assessed by their peers in facilitated workshops.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 14 |
| Seminar | 11 |
| Lecture | 11 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the structure, level and discourse functions of the English Language. |
| LO2 | Recognise professional standards in presentation of information in written, oral or online format. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay | 0 | 1500 | 65 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Creative writing 1 | Composition | 0 | 1500 | 35 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Creative writing 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |