DL837 Global Media Industries Part 1 Assignment : Analyzing Media Ownership Concentration and the Political Economy of Disney

TITLE OF PROJECT: Global Media Industries Repeat Project

PROJECT BRIEF/ ESSAY TITLE AND DETAILS:

This project examines students on core concepts studiedd on the Global Media Industries
module.

Students must write 2 essays from the following headings:

1. Analyse the social, cultural and political impacts of the increased concentration of
ownership and the gradual conglomeration of media in a globalised society.

2. What is the Political Economy approach to the study of the media? Utilising this
theoretical perspective, analyse the political economy of the Disney company.

Guidelines

• Each essay must be 1500 words in length.
• Essays should be presented according to the MHRA style guide.
• Essays should be fully typed and spellchecked
• All essays should contain citations and references and a full bibliography.
• These citations and references should refer to academic/peer reviewed source
  material.
• You must engage with core readings or core texts.
• Bibliographic resources are available in the library and in your online library.
• Course outline and bibliography are available on the class blackboard page.
• Please refer to Blackboard for your course outline and bibliography.
• Library Catalogue:
  http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/search/basic?vid=0&sid=1a9d6b61-e883-46deae1b-64e2c90ae2cf%40sdc-v-sessmgr02
• Web resources can be used but only in order to acquire factual data about a subject
  or to further illustrate a topic. You must use reputable sources.
• You must display evidence of reading and research in your essay.
• Remember that you are offering an informed critical analysis of your topic. Reading
  and research will allow you to sound more objective.
• Essays that do not adhere to style guidelines could have up to 20% of marks
  deducted.

Tips:

• Remember to: demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and
  institutional constraints of media.
• Use your bibliography and the resources available on blackboard.
• Assess and apply a range of different theoretical approaches to contemporary media
• Apply key concepts relevant to the study of media and new media.
• Engage critically with key sources and readings from the module