New Media Histories (P5040)
New Media Histories
Module P5040
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a broad and systematic understanding of media history and medium theory
Critically evaluate historical and contemporary discourses about emergent media
Apply methods from the module to contextualise contemporary media debates within a broad historical framework
Explain and apply theoretical approaches and concepts from media and cultural studies to interrogate, analyse and explain the relationship between technological and socio-political change.
Frame, investigate and analyse an appropriate case study
Communicate findings and analysis clearly and effectively in written form
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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