Media and Society

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the structure of the media, aspects of ownership and control.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Discuss the structure of the media including aspects of ownership and control.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse the consequences of ownership and control of the media.

2.

Understand theoretical approaches to the media.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Evaluate two theoretical approaches to the media.

3.

Understand issues of impartiality and bias.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Evaluate current issues of impartiality and bias, including the concept of ‘fake news’ and its agenda.

4.

Understand the debate about the power of the media.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Discuss the debate about the power of the media.