Friday, 23 September 2011

What examiners look for in an answer

The examiners would look at the Explanation / analysis / argument, Use of examples and the Use of terminology. For the exams using social groups as a case study/ examples would maximise my knowledge and understanding. Using different theories such as Jenkins, Howarth, Tejfal etc… would guarantee a better grade in the exam. The definition of collective identity would be needed in the answer; collective identity – the individual’s sense of belonging to a group. 

How do contemporary media represents different collective groups in different ways?
-          Focus on today and young people
-          Diverse representations and self representation
-          Own examples from the groups you are studying
Collective identity is linked with stereotyping; therefore, linking how the media stereotypes with young people with same collective identity and you can use the London riots as an example of this.

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