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Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description To introduce students to English-language media, including newspapers, journals and magazines. To enable students to understand and critically appraise a variety of media text types from a linguistic and cultural viewpoint. To develop transferable project management skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. demonstrate familiarity with different media genres and compare and contrast text types from linguistic and cultural perspectives 2. create a class electronic magazine 3. research and write up newspaper articles 4. display evidence of skills of project management, including time-management, communications and goal setting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction to examples of English Language media from linguistic and cultural perspectivesLinguistic features of newspapersheadlines, facts vs. opinion, reading between the lines, journalist's point of view, letters to the editor.Analysing advertisements in the media, e.g. newspapers, journals, magazines, billboards, radio and TV.Critical reading of Klein's No LogoStudying project management skills (newspaper - Dublin Insight)Analysing, writing & editing articlesDesign & layout features" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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