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A2 Communication and Culture
A Level
In Eastleigh ()
Description
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Type
A Level
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Duration
2 Years
Culture is the constant process of producing meanings of and from our social experience". John Fiske. Communication and Culture at Barton Peveril College offers students a stimulating and challenging mix of cultural theory and practice across a range of AS and A2 modules. You will investigate the cultural aspects of human communication using a variety of historical and theoretical.
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
All students are expected to have a minimum of five GCSE's grades A-C. This must include a grade C or above in English.
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Course programme
Communication and Culture
"Culture is the constant process of producing meanings of and from our social experience"
John Fiske
Communication and Culture at Barton Peveril College offers students a stimulating and challenging mix of cultural theory and practice across a range of AS and A2 modules.
You will investigate the cultural aspects of human communication using a variety of historical and theoretical perspectives. Your studies will incorporate a wide range of up-to-date and relevant stimulus materials from the mass media and other cultural forms as well as placing a great deal of importance on the use of your own personal experiences of culture and communication.
Communication and Culture is a useful cross-curricular subject that will help you develop a wide range of practical and theoretical transferable skills.
What Will I Learn on the Course?
Areas addressed on the course will include:
- Just what is culture and why is there such a debate about it?
- What is the value of culture?
- How does culture affect me and the way I communicate?
- What does my cultural consumption say about me?
- What are the culture industries, who runs them and why?
- Why is it smart to study popular culture?
The skills you will develop on this course will include:
- Critical reading and analytical skills
- Practical communication skills including- use of ICT, video making and editing, sound recording and photography.
- Conversational and listening skills
- Interview techniques
- Research and presentation skills
- Appropriate communication styles
Courses Content and Method of Assessment
Year 1 (AS)
Unit 1 - Understanding Communication and Culture
An integrated and complimentary introduction to the subject dealing with the personal level of communication and the students' own experience of cultural products. Externally examined via a 1 hour 45 minute paper. (50% of total AS level mark 25% of total A level marks).
Unit 2 - The Individual and Contemporary Culture
A coursework unit - independent research, investigation and exploration and a presentation. Internally examined and externally moderated. (50% of AS level marks 25% of total A level mark)
Unit 3 - Communicating Culture
As we move into the second year of this course there becomes a greater focus on the theoretical perspectives of communication and culture. Broad issues of cultural production and transmission will be covered in this unit. Externally examined via a 2 hour paper (25% of total A level marks)
Unit 4 - Communication and Culture in Practice: Portfolio
A major piece of independent work
After the Course?
This A level can lead students to degree courses in the increasingly popular area of Communication, Cultural Studies and Media Studies as well as a host of other higher level courses. It is also highly relevant to employment where people management and interpersonal skills are required.
Subject Combinations
Communication and Culture combines effectively with a range of 'partner' subjects such as Media Studies, Sociology, English Language and Psychology. It is also useful for students of Business, Health and Social Care and even the sciences.
Entry Requirements
All students are expected to have a minimum of five GCSE's grades A-C. This must include a grade C or above in English.
A2 Communication and Culture