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ENG2101 Reading the Media
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit introduces interpretive strategies for reading media texts (feature film, television, magazines, news, etc.).  We focus on a series of issues, including the body in advertising; the construction of Aboriginality by the (predominately white) media; Aboriginal-produced feature film; the significance of 'family' and the romance code in children's films (Disney, et al); adolescent sexuality in television 'cult' texts such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  We pay particular attention to globalisation and the media.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAENGEnglish Major
DMAAABPsychology and English Double Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009