Convenor name: Dr Loreley Hahn-Herrera
Convenor email: lh29@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: 17 May 2027 - 16 August 2027
Intended learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:

  • Acquire an informed insight into the theories to do with media and Development
  • Understand the key debates about Development
  • Develop the skills needed for further independent research, writing, and thinking about issues on Development in the present context 
  • Develop the ability to think critically, with reference to theoretical and empirical (historical and/or contemporary) content about the relationship between Media and Development

Assessment 1: Name: E-tivity 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 1: Due date: 16/08/2027
Assessment 1: Release date: 17/09/2027
Assessment 1: Format: Forum discussion
Assessment 2: Name: E-tivity 2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 2: Due date: 04/06/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 25/06/2027
Assessment 2: Format: Text Critique
Assessment 3: Name: E-tivity 3
Assessment 3: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 3: Due date: 02/07/2027
Assessment 3: Release date: 23/07/2027
Assessment 3: Format: Essay Plan
Assessment 4: Name: E-tivity 4
Assessment 4: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 4: Due date: 16/08/2027
Assessment 4: Release date: 17/09/2027
Assessment 4: Format: Essay