Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Grade Descriptors
- GD1-Understanding the subject
- GD2-Application of knowledge
- GD7-Quality
This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.
Graded
Understand the structure of the mass and social media, in particular, aspects of ownership and control.
Discuss the structure of the mass and social media.
Analyse the consequences of ownership and control of the media including social media from both organisational and individual perspectives.
Understand theoretical approaches to the mass media.
Understand issues of impartiality and bias that occur both within mass and social media.
Evaluate current issues in relationship to impartiality and bias and how this can be influenced by social media.
Understand the debate about the power within all forms of media.
Discuss and draw conclusions concerning the debate of the power of mass media, including social media as an agent for social change.