Foundations of Media and Digital Culture (P4134)
Foundations of Media and Digital Culture
Module P4134
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
In this module you will be exploring the historical and cultural foundations of media and digital culture. By introducing and discussing the foundational schools of media theory, the module enables a broad understanding of the media and the key methods and approaches that have been undertaken historically to study them. This module explains key theories and theorists that influenced and shaped media and communication. After completing this module, you will have a developed an intellectual foundation for further study of media, technology and culture in later modules.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the foundations of media theory and approaches to their study.
Understand how academic knowledge relates to real-world media through the application of theories and methods.Develop a knowledge of media histories and key theoretical debates in media and communication.
Communicate ideas effectively using a range of tools (oral, written, digital).
Understand the interdisciplinary foundations of media and communication and the historical schools of study.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (150 words) | Autumn Semester Week 9 Tue 16:00 | 30.00% |
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 70.00% |
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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Tutorial * | 3 hours | 00000000010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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