English [Broadcast Literacy]

Course Details

All students undertake the two core introductory modules which ground the rest of their study in basic skills and concepts relating to both the theory and practice of broadcasting. While their options may then lead them to focus more on either the academic or practical aspects of the course, throughout the degree both aspects are brought together.

This means that the academic theory should inform the reflective aspect of the practical modules, while the experience of creating programming should allow students to better understand the theoretical material, its benefits and its limitations.

In addition to the substantive modules offered by the School of English, students will take part in a programme of research training offered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This provides training in core research skills, as well as a range of options for developing additional skills in an interdisciplinary forum.

Modules include:

Core:

• Introduction to the Analysis of Broadcasting
• Introduction to the Practice of Broadcasting
• Optional:
• Broadcasting Genre
• From Page to Stage
• Media Discourses of Crime and Deviance
• The Radio Documentary

Plus a dissertation comprising independent research on a topic that develops from the taught modular coursework, and reflecting the background of work conducted across the first two semesters. This may be traditional academic work, a practical project or a combination of the two.

Written and practical assignments. All practical assignments are accompanied by a reflective essay.

Morning and Afternoon.