Story and Society

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMP330726
Module Leader David Cosgrove
School Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject Media and Journalism
Trimester A (September start), B (January start)

Summary of content

This module will provide students with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the
themes and representations (such as nationalism, gender identity, sustainability and inclusion) found in their original drama ideas and relate them to wider issues of research, encouraging the students to
analyse and critically reflect on where knowledge/Biases/assumption originate and how influences their own character creation and storylines

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials 6
Practicals 0
Seminars 12
Independent Learning 96
Assessment 24
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 50 45 CW1: Pitch for a show. 2000 Drama Pitch to incorporate and illustrate one or more of the issues discussed (Group)
Course Work002 50 45 CW2: Essay 2000. Reflection on the process incorporating awareness of the complexity of the topic. (Ind.)