This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

This course is concerned with the analysis of language in various media, including radio, the Internet & some forms of print media (magazines & newspapers). Special attention will be given to interactive forms of these media, & textual examples from talk-back radio, Internet chat forums & letter columns will be used. It provides a critical awareness of media language using both quantitative & qualitative approaches. NOTE: Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 10 students enrol.