RESEARCHING THE MEDIA
MST2RTM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will cover the major approaches to the institutional and textual aspects of media research. Quantitative and qualitative methods are considered, as well as different models of textual analysis. Students will engage in two research projects, implementing the methods and approaches discussed in the course - a radio interview with a published La Trobe author and a thesis proposal. This subject provides students with a range of research skills which will be useful in other media subjects and is particularly appropriate for those intending to proceed to honours. Attendance at and participation in 80% of tutorials is required for students to pass this subject.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Terrie Waddell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 30 credit points of first year Media Studies subjects or coordinator's approval. Only available to ABA: major in Media Studies and ABMS students.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Content Analysis: An Introduction to its Methodology | Recommended | Krippendorff, K. 2004 | SAGE, THOUSAND OAKS |
| Readings | Discourse Analysis | Recommended | Johnstone, B. 2002 | BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, MALDEN, MA |
| Readings | Media Research Methods: Institutions, Texts, Audiences, Basingstoke | Recommended | Bertrand, I. & Hughes, P. 2005 | PALGRAVE, NEW YORK |
| Readings | The Literature Review: A Step-by-step Guide for Students | Recommended | Ridley D. 2008 | SAGE, LONDON |