Sociology of Media (EDPS0240)

Key information

Faculty: IOE
Teaching department: Education, Practice and Society
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Module recommended for BSc Sociology. Limited spaces offered to Social Research Institute and BASC students in the first instance.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

In the first half of the last century, Sociology was fundamental in defining the analytical boundaries of early media studies, from the study of the production of news, communications and entertainment to media effects and the shaping of public opinion, youth identity etc. Since then, the development of the Internet has led to major transformations in the ownership of media, types of media and the effects of media, and the links between media and race, gender, and class. These significant changes have led to new theoretical questions and thematic priorities as regards the analysis of media emerging in Sociology. The aim of this module is two-fold: to take a retrospective view to trace the evolution of media sociology, and a prospective view to assess current challenges confronting sociological analyses of the new media paradigm 鈥� monopoly-owned and user-driven digital platforms 鈥� the business models which underpin them, including algorithmic journalism, and their perceived 鈥榮urveillance鈥� effects.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 53
Module leader: Dr Brett Lashua
Who to contact for more information: bsc-sociology@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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