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Course Description
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Course Name
Media and Society
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Film Studies, Media Studies, Radio - Television - Film
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
First -year, first -semester course, two lectures, screenings, weekly tutorials.
This course examines the importance of the mass media in modern society and questions the roles that the media play in public life. We look conceptually at how meanings are constructed, using semiotic concepts to interrogate the relationship between audiences, media texts, technology and society. Debates around media effects and media ethics are also explored in the course. In addition to discussing theoretical media debates, the course also introduces students to a diverse range of writing styles for multiple media platforms such as newspapers, television and the Internet.
DP requirements: All written work must be submitted by the stipulated dates. Students who miss more than two tutorials will lose their DPs.
Assessment: Two-and-a-quarter-hour examination 30%, writing exercises 35%, media analysis 35%.
NOTE: Credit will not be given for both FAM1001F and FAM1009F.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.