Aim
This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of the term 'popular culture' and to consider a range of cultural productions that have engaged with this term. You will consider a range of popular culture theories and a number of texts in relation to those ideas. You will gain an understanding of the position of popular culture within cultural studies discourse.
Description: (Summative and Formative) Reflective Journal with weekly short written responses of set questions.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 3
Weight: 30%
Due date: Late-Semester
Assessment name: Formal essay/creative chc pce
Description: (Summative) Major research essay 2000 words Formal essay or creative choice piece.
Relates to objectives: 2 & 3
Weight: 40%
Due date: Late semester
Assessment name: Exam
Description: (Summative) Short essay format.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 30%
Due date: End semester
