Post-colonialism - bonus reading and tasks

The latest issue of Media Magazine has some extremely relevant articles to our recent work on identity and post-colonial theory.

Complete the following tasks - you may be given lesson time to do this but will need to finish for homework.

MM58: Social Media and Black Identity

Open up MM58 from our Media Magazine archive. Go to page 66 and read Social Media and Black Identity then complete the following tasks:

1) List three theorists discussed in the article and what they believe regarding black identity.

2) In your opinion, is social media a positive or negative force when it comes to issues of black identity? 

3) How could you apply the post-colonial theories we have learned in class to the issue of social media and black identity?


A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media

Now turn to page 6 and read A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media. When you have read the article, complete the following tasks:

1) What examples of different representations of refugees in the media are offered in the article?

2) In your opinion, is the documentary genre more or less biased than the news media? What examples can you provide from the article to support your view?

3) How could you apply the post-colonial theories we have learned in class to the representation of refugees in the media?


Media Magazine: Critical Investigation research

You'll soon be receiving back the first draft for your Critical Investigation. In some cases, a lack of research is holding people back. You may find several articles from MM58 useful for your second draft:

Pathetic Fallacy: Representing Brexit 
Jonathan Nunns looks back at the carnage provoked by the EU Referendum, and takes the media to task for their coverage of events and individuals.

The Power of the Media
Steph Hendry considers the power of the media in relation to the development of technologies and their impact on social change.

Internet Research for Film Studies
Any self-respecting film student knows that informed and critical online research is essential – but where do you start? Roy Stafford introduces some of the most useful film websites around.

The Witch: A Feminist Review
Owen Davey recommends a new horror film with a difference.

Remember: A* students need to develop an understanding of the media across platforms, genres, issues and debates. These Media Magazine articles will help you to do this even if you don't need them for your Critical Investigation. Good luck!