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181MC Contemporary Theories

181MC Contemporary Theories . Introduction. Hello and Welcome!. Sabina Pasaniuc Gemma Commane . 181MC: Introduction to the Module. Overview of module – aims and objectives Moodle Structure of 181MC lecture and seminars Preparation for lectures and seminars

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181MC Contemporary Theories

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  1. 181MC Contemporary Theories Introduction

  2. Hello and Welcome! Sabina Pasaniuc Gemma Commane

  3. 181MC: Introduction to the Module • Overview of module – aims and objectives • Moodle • Structure of 181MC lecture and seminars • Preparation for lectures and seminars • Overview of assessment – criteria, requirements and Moodle submission • Outline of syllabus • Seminar group allocation • Contact details

  4. Aims and Objectives • Why – importance – shaping how you critique • Key theoretical approaches • Understanding what has shaped and informed the character of contemporary themes, issues and debate. • Analysis of culture, media and communication • Impact of approaches - means of understanding out cultural and media world. • Variety of theoretical approaches to the analysis of media and culture • Consider these in relation to contemporary topics and themes.

  5. 181MC on Moodle • How to get onto Moodle and how to access 181MC contents On 181MC Moodle page you will find: • Module handbook • Assessment document • Lecture slides – these go ‘live’ after each lecture and are not available in advance • Any announcements we may post • Submission of work – how to do it • Check your emails for any messages that may be broadcasted from Moodle

  6. Structure of 181MC: lecture and seminars • Lecture – 9:30am to 10:30am • Seminar Set Up – 10:30-11 discussion and setting task • Seminar – 1:30pm - 3pm Registers will be taken in lectures and in seminars to monitor attendance

  7. Preparation Lecture Seminar Tasks set in the seminar Your reading preparation for the lecture will help Tasks to be completed and displayed on group blog Presentations Informal feedback from tutors each week • Essential reading • See course handbook • Some resources are in the library and some resources are available online through the library portal

  8. Overview of assessment (1/2) • Individual essay – 1,500 word limit • You pick one question from the list given in the assessment document on Moodle • Deadline for submission: Tuesday 19th November • Route of submission – electronic, via Turnitin and one hard copy via ET Reception

  9. Overview of assessment (2/2) Requirements: • Individual essay. • Word count / word limit: 1,500 words. • Your bibliography IS NOTincluded in the word count. • Wikipedia and online dictionaries should NOT be used for references. • It is a requirement to submit a copy of your group blog in the appendix of your essay. The blog is NOT included in the word count and is NOT assessed but it provides evidence of group work. • It is a requirement to reference correctly to Harvard standard • You must submit your completed essay via Moodle no later than 5pm on Tuesday 19th November. There will be a detrimental impact to your marks if you fail to comply with the requirements

  10. 181MC Lecture Outlines and Syllabus

  11. Lecture 2: Social Construction: The Mechanics and Logics of Culture

  12. Lecture 3: Semiotics: The Dynamics of Creating Meaning

  13. Lecture 4: Gender: You’re performing it!

  14. Lecture 5: (De)constructing Sexuality in Contemporary Society: Bad Girls and Dirty Bodies

  15. Lecture 6: Race: The Politics of Colour

  16. Lecture 7: Representations of Deviancy and Subculture

  17. Lecture 8: Contemporary Theories: Reflecting Contemporary Life? • Overview of theories and concepts studied throughout the term • Implication of the theories presented • Opportunity for you to ‘engage with the debate’

  18. Seminar group allocation • Group 1 – Sabina ET130 • Group 2 – Gemma ET135

  19. Contact details Our contact details can be found on Moodle: sabina.pasaniuc@coventry.ac.uk gemma.commane@coventry.ac.uk We will only reply to emails from your coventry.ac.uk accounts NOT private accounts such as Hotmail. This is University policy. Plus, you may miss out on emails sent by us via Moodle to your university accounts.

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