Media Analysis
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- humanistic and social theoretical communication theories
basic media science
communication and media analysis, various communication theories, both humanistic and social-theoretical, and their usage in relation to mass communicated verbal and visual texts.
Skills
- understanding the characteristics and functions of various media
applying and building knowledge on various methods within communication and media analysis, and skills in analyzing various types of texts.
Competences
- working with relevant theories and methods for analyzing issues within the discipline of the elective course
communicating ideas and arguments in the subject area of the elective course in an appropriate written and/or spoken manner.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Media Analysis |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a take- home assignment; the content of the
assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
six pages and a maximum of eight pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Medieanalyse |
| Module code | BALISE201830 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
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Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
