Race, Culture and the Media (881P4)
Race, Culture and the Media
Module 881P4
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module explores the intersection of race, culture and the media. It begins by looking at the origins of these debates–modernity, racism and capitalism – and the tradition in which we will work – cultural studies.It then moves on to explore the visual, sonic and digital dimensions of the subject. Within each of these, some foundational notions are tackled, for example race, whiteness and postcoloniality. Other sessions open up more topical areas of interest, for example on drones, or bass culture. In each, students are asked to consider how race and mediation (visual, sonic and digital) relate to popular culture and what is at stake in these relations. Students taking this course should have an interest in race and postcolonialism, and a curiosity for a cultural studies approach to these questions.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical awareness of the theories prevalent in debates on race, culture and the media.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical awareness of historical and contemporary substantive debates on race, culture and the media.
Evaluate critically how media and cultural forms are racialised.
Produce self-directed, original analysis drawing on a range of scholarly sources and applying appropriate conceptual frameworks.
Produce and present work to a professional standard.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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