4SL010: Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
Assessment 1: 800 word written Comprehension (30%)
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Aim
The aim of the comprehension is to test your understanding of the key concepts outlined in the first few weeks of the module. This understanding will then inform your research work for the second assignment. The comprehension is intended to be developmental. Written feedback will be provided on your work. This will give you the opportunity to further develop your understanding before you submit your media content analysis report.
The assignment is in 3 sections; make sure that you address all 3 sections. The bibliography does not count towards the 800 words. Students are permitted to go 10% under or over without penalty. In 800 words:
· Briefly define the concept of ‘moral panic’?
· Give one example of a moral panic
· How does the news media spread moral panic? (this should form the largest part of your assignment)
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Key Reading
You
MUST
read the chapter below for this assignment. This reading will be distributed in class in week 2 and it is also available on Canvas. However to gain a more developed understanding of the concept, theories and issues, you should be reading more widely, building up your understanding each week.
· Thompson, K. (1998)
Moral Panics. London: Routledge – Chapter 2: ‘The Classic Moral Panic - Mods and Rockers’.
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Assessment Criteria
· Accurate, spelling, punctuation & grammar with a clear structure
· Accurate referencing and bibliography
· Understanding of key concepts and theories
· Appropriateness of example to illustrate key concept
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Submission