Media Literacy and Theology (P00542)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00542

This is a postgraduate course and the core module for Theological Ethics with special reference to the Media programme. The aim of this course is to develop skills for the critical evaluation of different media from a range of theological perspectives.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	14:00	15:50	Senate Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants should be able to
Evaluate particular media from different theological perspectives.
Articulate the key theological approaches to specific media and media literacy, and demonstrate critical awareness of key texts in this field.
Know how to evaluate, to analyse and to deconstruct audio-visual texts theologically.
Demonstrate an understanding of some of the distinctive theological resources and narratives available to media practitioners, audiences, Christian communicators and ethicists.
Relate their practical experience and consumption of particular media to the theoretical discussions centred on media and theology.
Have built the foundations for further postgraduate research and writing in subjects related to media literacy and theology.

Assessment Information

A 3000 word essay analysing specific aspect of theological significance related to the media and topics covered in the course. Plus at least one presentation per term.