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Media Studies Subject Spotlight

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Dr Jilly Kay

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About this Subject Spotlight

Join Dr Jilly Kay as she discusses how the media shapes our identities, the role the media plays in social justice movements, and how media and communication are transforming politics in the modern age. She will also analyse the media framing of the black lives matter movement, posing a research task for you to aid your understanding.

Episode list

1. How does the media shape our identities?
2. What role does the media play in social justice movements?
3. How are media and communication transforming politics?
4. Exercise: analysing the media framing of Black Lives Matter

Media Studies Subject Spotlight

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Dr Jilly Kay

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