School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Activist Media Practice (868P4)

Activist Media Practice

Module 868P4

Module details for 2026/27.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

Conceptualise how media activism relates to democratic theory and political strategy.

Analyse, compare and evaluate how various political groups, past and present, use media to advance their interests and/or effect social change.

Apply theoretical knowledge and appropriate practical skills in the production of activist media.

Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems related to media technology.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PortfolioA2 Week 2 100.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111100
Spring SemesterWorkshop2 hours11111111100
Spring SemesterWorkshop3 hours00000000011

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Em Harrison

Convenor
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Dr Micheal O'Connell

Assess convenor
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