Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - MEDA H8003

Module Details

Module Code:	MEDA H8003
Full Title:	Media, Power and Politics
Valid From::	Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:	English

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits::	5

Module Owner::	Eileen Murphy

Departments:	Unknown

Module Description:

The aim of this course is to present a critical review of key aspects of contemporary theory, research and practice in political communications and to address how these may be challenged by and transformed by new technologies. Using an inter-disciplinary perspective, the course will present the key theoretical concepts pertaining to political communication as normally understood in the West, then pose normative and empirical questions on how they can be assessed outside those contexts.

Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1	Evaluate key critiques of existing theories and practices of political communications;
MLO2	Analyse social, political and cultural theory and how these relate to political communications
MLO3	Recognize the impact of economic and political power on ownership, control and regulation of media industries
MLO4	Analyse the context in which new media have emerged
MLO5	Compare and contrast political communication systems in different countries

Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed

Module Indicative Content
What is Political Communication n/a
Theories of Power n/a
Culture, Politics and Power n/a
New media, New Politics ? n/a
Political Actors n/a
Social Movements n/a
Online reporting, blogging and citizen journalism. n/a
International Political Communication n/a

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Assessment
Course Work	100.00%

Module Special Regulation

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work

Assessment Type	Essay	% of Total Mark	50
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	1,3
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Approx. 2500 word essay chosen from a list of lecturer approved essay topics.

Assessment Type	Portfolio	% of Total Mark	30
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Development of Portfolio based on a range of directed and independent readings agreed with lecturer in advance.; approx. 2000 words

Assessment Type	Other	% of Total Mark	20
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	3
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Participation in online discussion forum on a topic specified by lecturer.

No Project

No Practical

No Final Examination

Part-time