181MC Contemporary Theories

Introduction

Hello and Welcome!

Sabina PasaniucGemma Commane

181MC: Introduction to the Module

1. Overview of module – aims and objectives2. Moodle 3. Structure of 181MC lecture and seminars 4. Preparation for lectures and seminars 5. Overview of assessment – criteria, requirements

and Moodle submission 6. Outline of syllabus 7. Seminar group allocation 8. Contact details

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.

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

Structure of 181MC: lecture and seminars

Lecture – 9:30am to 10:30amSeminar Set Up – 10:30-11 discussion and

setting taskSeminar – 1:30pm - 3pm

Registers will be taken in lectures and in seminars to monitor attendance

Preparation

Lecture Essential reading

See course handbook

Some resources are in the library and some resources are available online through the library portal

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

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

Overview of assessment (2/2)Requirements:

1. Individual essay.2. Word count / word limit: 1,500 words. 3. Your bibliography IS NOT included in the word count.4. Wikipedia and online dictionaries should NOT be used for references. 5. 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.

6. It is a requirement to reference correctly to Harvard standard 7. 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

181MC

Lecture Outlines and Syllabus

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

Lecture 3: Semiotics: The Dynamics of Creating Meaning

Lecture 4: Gender: You’re performing it!

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

Lecture 6: Race: The Politics of Colour

Lecture 7: Representations of Deviancy and Subculture

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’

Seminar group allocation

• Group 1 – Sabina ET130

• Group 2 – Gemma ET135

Seminar Group 1 (ET130) (SP) Seminar Group 2 (ET135) (GC)

Morolake Oluseun Agbesu Annabel Ebun Beatrice Alabi

Aminat Aminu Faye Anderson

Kirsty Asante Johnathon Ashcroft

Lisa Atsikidi Rebecca Auguste

Jerome Batsa Iuliana Alina Bigu

Laura Buckham Sin Man Chun

Holli Clark Abigail Colbourne

Hannah Currie Paa Kwesi Kwartend Darko

Aimee Davis Katie Dove

CharityWanjeri Gatembu Patricia George

Megan Godfrey Benjamin Green

Ngoc Yen Eli Ha Sian Peryn Hill

Chibuzo Ikpechukwu Emmanuel Johnson

Lauren Lucia Joyce Nancy Lahai

On Yu Lai Lora Lazarova

Jiin Lee Yuen Shan Ling

Joseph Lloyd Ruben Martin

Dana Mezdreija Shamin Miah

Charlotte Jane Moran Dolline Mukui

Emma O'Brien Laura Osaretin Okiti

Paulina Osmolska Krupali Parekh

Rebecca Peake Bethany Price

Kaleem Richards Natalia Rufa

Lina Sadurskaite Mandeep Sagoo

Diana Maria Scutelnicu Natalie Seales

Shehryar Sheikh Loreal Stokes

Hannah Maiya Thompson Alina Timofte

Stephanne Twumasi Angelika Walerowicz

Chelsea Whitlock Ellen Mae Wood

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.