8794 (v.7) Cultural Studies 213


 

Area:Department of Communication and Cultural Studies
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:A general introduction to the analysis of texts, through an examination of practices and genres. Critical analysis of the relationship between the social and the textual.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of how the popular texts function as critiques of social issues. Compared and contrasted the constructions of gender. Compared and contrasted the signification of truth value.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Essay (1) 30%, Essay (2) 40%, Participation 10%, Tutorial presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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