AS Level Communication and Culture
A Level
In Marple
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Marple
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Duration
2 Years
This new A Level subject deals with the meanings of cultural practices (what we do - from shopping to downloading; from festival-going to celebrating a birthday) and cultural products (from an Olympic stadium to a mobile phone, from a pair of shoes to a motorbike). You will learn how to analyse and understand your own culture in relation to others and yourself in relation to your own culture.
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About this course
You must have achieved at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
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Course programme
Communication and Culture(AS and A Level) Marple only
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
AS and A Level (AQA)
Campus: Marple
(26.09.08)
Course overview
This new A Level subject deals with the meanings of cultural practices (what we do - from shopping to downloading; from festival-going to celebrating a birthday) and cultural products (from an Olympic stadium to a mobile phone, from a pair of shoes to a motorbike). You will learn how to analyse and understand your own culture in relation to others and yourself in relation to your own culture. The course will also give you an insight into the links between communication and culture as you build up your own portfolio of original work.
AS Level (year one)
Unit One:
Understanding Communication and Culture
The focus of this unit is the personal level of communication and you will learn how the experiences of everyday life can be interpreted and analysed. The unit also covers areas such as: identity and self-presentation; popular culture and high culture; group communication; and verbal and non-verbal communication.
Unit Two: The Individual and Contemporary Culture
This coursework unit provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge and understanding of communication and culture developed in Unit 1. You will build up a portfolio of work in designated areas such as: 'Looking Good, Feeling Fit; the Relationship between Body Image and Self Esteem; and 'Retail Therapy? The Meanings of the Shopping Mall.
A final piece of work for your portfolio involves the creation of a presentation such as a short video or website dealing with the topic 'My Culture. Exploring Personal and Cultural Identity'.
A Level (year two)
Unit Three: Communicating Culture
This unit builds on Unit One, exploring Culture in terms of Marxism, Feminism and Postmodernism.
Unit Four: Communication and Culture in Practice
This coursework consists of an individual project involving a multimedia presentation.
How you will learn
This subject will help you to understand and develop the 'people skills' that are invaluable in a wide range of careers. These include the ability to devise and deliver presentations, to undertake original research and to understand inter-cultural differences. It is an ideal preparation for the many undergraduate courses in Cultural Studies, Communication Studies or other Humanities and Social Science subject areas.
How you will be assessed
Unit 1: One Hour 45 minute written examination 50% of total AS mark
Unit 2: Coursework Portfolio 50% of total AS mark
Unit 3: One Hour 45 minute written examination
Unit 4: Coursework Portfolio
Special entry requirements
You must have achieved at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
What the students say
I understand other peoples behaviour more now.
AS Level Communication and Culture