Researching Culture, Film and Media

Code

MLAC2181

School

Media, Languages and Cultures

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

Target Students

Only available for UNMC/Level 02: Autumn Semester Exchange students

Classes

• One 1-hour workshop each week for 11 weeks
• One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: Research Assignment (2,500 words)

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A Knowledge and Understanding: This module will provide students with:

• an understanding of the varied and interdisciplinary methods used in cultural research;
• an appreciation of the distinction between qualitative and quantitative methods and the uncertainties and limits of particular methodologies and theoretical approaches;
• an awareness of the implications of technological, discursive and generic mediation upon communication processes;
• an appreciation of the importance of audiences and contexts to the understanding of communications processes;
• an understanding of the pragmatics of research processes. B Intellectual Skills: This module will encourage:
• the ability to identify an appropriate topic for investigation;
• the ability to practically deploy specific research methods and tailor them to specific objectives of investigation;
• verbal and written communication skills;
• an appreciation of the ethical and political issues at stake in researching communications;
• self-reflection regarding processes of knowledge production. C Transferable (key) Skills: This module will encourage transferable skills such as:
• the ability to retrieve, analyse, and produce information;
• the ability to organize, articulate and present specific research findings;
• working autonomously and effectively to deadline;
• confidence in exploring new and emerging issues and acquiring new competencies and skills.

Conveners

• Ms Joanne Lim