The essay length 3000 words will require you demonstrate an overall appreciation of the theoretical and intellectual concerns of the module through a critical evaluation of a case study example of media and development communication. [LO 1, 2 & 3]

Participation requires you to participate in and contribute to at least 5 other seminar discussions in addition to your seminar presentation. [LO 1, 2 & 4

The project consists of:
A practical project which will require you to present your research on a specified topic on-line.
A report length 2500 words which will require you to reflect on the theoretical and policy implications of your research topic [LO 1-4]

It is generally taken for granted there is an essential link between media and communication policies and social, cultural, and economic development objectives.

This module examines debates about media and development and international policy attempts to address issues of governance, financing, media diversity, and human rights within the media and communication environment of the 20th and 21st centuries. Attention will be given to conflicts and contradictions in the application of these principles to media development initiatives in the global South as well as to emerging initiatives by civil society organisations to challenge conventional media representations of development and improve public awareness and understanding of development.

The main focus will be on self-instruction, within a tightly structured framework and relying largely (but not exclusively) on materials supplied. Week by week students will work through self-instructional course material (delivered via blackboard), which provides the framework and focus for reading key texts and papers and undertaking the specific tasks set. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points students are expected to interact and share material with other students in their learning group and their tutor. (24 hours). The module will run over 16 weeks including 4 weeks to complete assessments.

An online induction and introduction to Blackboard and the course will be available to all students.

Harvey, M. (Ed.) (2007) Media Matters: Perspectives on Advancing Media and Development from the Global Forum for Media Development.
Internews. Available online at http://www.internews.org/pubs/gfmd/mediamatters.shtm
Hemer, O., Tufte, T. (eds.) (2005) Media and Global Change: Rethinking Communication for Development.
Clasco books. Available online at http://bibliotecavirtual.clacso.org.ar/ar/libros/edicion/media/media.html
Melkote, Srinivas R., Steeves, H. Leslie (2001) Communication for Development in the Third World: Theory and Practice for Empowerment. Sage.
Sparks, C. (2007) Globalization, Development and the Mass Media. Sage.

A computer for accessing Blackboard, websites, and electronic journals.
Course texts and course learning pack