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MAS215: Theories of Writing for the Media

This unit will introduce students to some of the major theories concerning writing for the media, and encourage them to explore how these may have had an impact on their own writing practices. Some of the theorists whose work may be covered include de Saussure, Bakhtin, Barthes, Derrida, de Man, Lacan, Cixous, Foucault, Kristeva and others.

Credit Points:	3
Contact Hours:	2
When Offered:	D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact:	Dr McDonald
Prerequisites:	18cp
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Unit Designations:	--
Assessed As:	Graded
Offered By:	Department of Media

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