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:
[email protected] [email protected]
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.