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The Media Studies Option focuses entirely on current media trends.
The Media Studies Option focuses entirely on current media trends.
False
The Women's Studies option titled 'Women and Power' focuses on legal and social situations in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The Women's Studies option titled 'Women and Power' focuses on legal and social situations in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
True
The option on Culture and Society has a contemporary focus and discusses modern trends.
The option on Culture and Society has a contemporary focus and discusses modern trends.
False
Dr Stevens will be teaching the Identity and Popular Culture course next semester without interruption.
Dr Stevens will be teaching the Identity and Popular Culture course next semester without interruption.
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Introduction to Cultural Theory is considered very useful by a second year student.
Introduction to Cultural Theory is considered very useful by a second year student.
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Study Notes
Semester Options Discussion
- Jack is deciding on two semester options from five available options, due by end of next week. He majors in Communication Studies.
- Media Studies: Covers mass communication development (last two centuries) relating to political and social issues. This is similar to a core module already completed.
- Women and Power: Focuses on historical contexts of women's legal and social situations (19th & early 20th century). Taught by Dr Steed.
- Culture and Society: Examines the historical debate on culture since the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
- Identity and Popular Culture: Focuses on current issues through contemporary film, advertisements, and soap operas. Currently run by Dr. Stevens, but potentially different instructor next semester.
- Introduction to Cultural Theory: A second year student found it helpful. However, much of its content may overlap with Communications 102. Jack may skip this option.
Discussion Details
- Jack is considering all possible options but must select two.
- Dr. Ray is helping Jack choose appropriate options based on his Communication Studies major.
- Jack is initially interested in Media Studies and Women's studies but dismisses the historical focus of the latter two.
- Jack seems interested in a more current-issues focused option.
- Jack is considering Identity and Popular Culture and Introduction to Cultural Theory.
- Dr Ray suggests that the Introduction to Cultural Theory course may not be as necessary as other options after Jack's existing knowledge of communication theories.
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Description
Explore the various semester options available for Communication Studies majors. This quiz highlights five classes, covering topics such as media studies, women's history, and cultural theory. Assess the relevance and potential overlaps in coursework to make an informed decision.
