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175-200 Language and Media | |
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Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr Paul Gruba |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and nine 2-hour tutorials scheduled across the semester. There will be no tutorial in the first week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject examines the role of language in media texts using approaches developed through the field of linguistics and applied linguistics. Using digitised video clips, the subject explores the relationships between aural and visual elements in media texts using a variety of analytical techniques. Semiotics is a major focus of the subject, and other topics include the role of media in language maintenance, media literacy and the conduct of media research. |
Assessment | A written classpaper of 1000 words 25% (due during semester), an essay of 3000 words 65% (due at the end of semester), attendance and participation in tutorials 10%. |
Prescribed Texts | Materials prepared by the School. |
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