Flashcards: Critical Media Analysis in the Anglophone World — 18 cards

Critical analysis — definition?

Careful examination and evaluation of texts, films, and visual arts.

Anglophone world — regions?

Countries and communities where English is the primary language.

Themes — examples?

Point of view, colonialism, power, gender, class, identity, migration, memory.

Point of view — role?

Shapes perception and interpretation of stories or visuals.

Colonialism — impact?

Involves domination, cultural suppression, resistance themes.

Power — focus?

Authority, influence, and control dynamics in media.

Gender — representation?

Cultural constructs of masculinity and femininity in media.

Observation skills — purpose?

Notice details like symbols, stylistic choices, cues.

Interpretation skills — aim?

Analyze observations to derive deeper meaning.

Course components — main?

CM (lecture) and TD (tutorial) with portfolio project.

CM — role?

Introduce skills and concepts through lectures.

TD — purpose?

Apply skills practically via exercises and projects.

Portfolio — elements?

Three works: text excerpt, visual art, film scene.

Portfolio — deadline?

May 3, 2026, on Madoc.

Language of instruction — focus?

English-only, emphasizing fluency and grammar support.

Assessment methods — types?

Written test (CM) and portfolio (TD) with three works.

Student participation — key?

Attendance, punctuality, active engagement, and communication.

Punctuality — importance?

Arrive on time; over 20 min late is disruptive.