Convenor name: Dounia Mahlouly
Convenor email: dm56@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB 438
Office hours: Monday 13:00-14:00
Appointment booking link: dm56@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
- An understanding of contemporary global media and communication theory applied to the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relationship between a variety of contemporary theory and cross-cultural study of global media and communication
- A comprehensive understanding of the variety of methodologies that these approaches offer the student of the cultures of Asia and Africa
- The ability to record and reflect on the relevance of these approaches to her or his areas of research, particularly with regard to methodological application
- The ability to critically evaluate a variety of books, journals and other sources of information relevant to the topics studied on the course
- The ability to produce detailed written work on at least two approved topics relevant to the course
Assessment 1: Name: Presentation (PS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 1: Due date: 6 November 2025
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 80%
Assessment 2: Due date: 7 January 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: 1,500-word essay
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
