Media and Political Discourse
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4371 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4371
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod explores the use of discourse in media and political communication. Students will examine the role of discourse in institutional settings, including media interviews, political speeches and broadcasts, news reports, and commercial advertising. Students will be introduced to aspects of discourse besides language, considering other levels of semiosis and their contribution to meaning. Students will explore the relationship between discourse and power in media and political settings, equipping them with the theoretical and practical tools and insights for interrogating mass communication – communication that incorporates all forms of discourse: spoken, written and multi-modal.
Target Students
Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: Student Participation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, Applied Linguistics, Discourse and Communication, Language and Linguistics, and Professional Communication. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media and political communication, harnessing relevant discourse-based scholarship.
2. Critically evaluate media or political texts, demonstrating awareness of the advantages and limitations of various discourse approaches.
3. Design a media and/or political discourse study, drawing upon contemporary discourse-based research and best practice.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.
5. Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).