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Studies in the Media - ZHSS2104
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Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZHSS1101 or ZHSS1102
 
 
Equivalent: AENG2107
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course studies some of the theories and practices of communications and media, with an emphasis on the connections between visual and written works and criticism. The course will consist of selected theoretical readings integrated with two or three broad modules of practical analysis chosen from such generic or thematic topics as: 'classic' Hollywood; writing for TV; journalism; news photographs; science fiction; documentaries; the sitcom; sports writing; Asian film; and special studies.

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