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Taylor & Francis Ltd AS Communication and Culture: The Essential Introduction
AS Communication and Culture: The Essential Introduction is fully revised for the current GCE Communication and Culture Advanced Subsidiary specification with full colour throughout, over 120 images, new case studies and examples. The authors introduce students step-by-step to the skills of reading communication texts and understanding the link between communication and culture, as well as taking students through the tasks expected of them to pass the AQA AS Communication and Culture exam. The book is supplemented with a website featuring additional activities and resources, quizzes and tests.Areas covered include: an introduction to communication and culture cultural and communication codes semiotics, communication process and models the individual and contemporary culture cultural contexts and practices how to do the coursework how to do the exam examples from advertising, fashion, music, magazines, body language, film and more. AS Communication and Culture: The Essential Introduction clearly guides students through the course and gives them the tips they need to become proficient in understanding and deconstructing communication texts and everyday culture.
£26.99
Illuminate Publishing AQA GCSE Media Studies – Revised Edition
Approved by AQA. The AQA GCSE Media Studies Student Book has been revised and updated to reflect the latest amendments to the specification. This accessible and engaging resource will support students through their GCSE Media Studies course.What's new in the Revised Edition?- Coverage of the new close study products for assessment from 2023 onwards, including:Black Widow (film - media industries)How You Like That by Blackpink (music video - media industries and media audiences)KISS Breakfast (radio - media industries and audiences)His Dark Materials: The City of Magpies (television programme - all four areas of the theoretical framework)The social media and online output of Marcus Rashford (online, social and participatory media - all four areas of the theoretical framework)- New examples of contemporary media products across a range of forms.- Updated sections on media contexts to reflect recent developments in culture and society.- Up-to-date statistics and information about media industries and audiences- New activities to reinforce students' knowledge and understanding.What have we retained?- Highly visual and engaging design.- Detailed coverage of all areas of the specification, supported by highly illustrated examples.- Exploration of the theoretical framework of Media Studies, applied to a range of media forms and products.- Dedicated chapter on the Non-Exam Assessment element of the specification provides clear guidance on how students will be assessed.- Additional online exam guidance chapter introduces students to practice questions and the assessment objectives.- A variety of activities and extension tasks to help students broaden their knowledge and understanding and encourage independent learning.
£31.32
Illuminate Publishing AQA GCSE Media Studies: Student Book
Written by practised Media Studies teachers with examining experience, and endorsed by AQA, the student book offers high quality support you can trust. // Offering comprehensive coverage of the specification, this highly visual and colourful student book is designed to stimulate and inspire students. // Written in clear and accessible language to offer explanations, examples and advice suitable for all GCSE Media Studies students, with extension activities to challenge the more able. // Students will engage with the theoretical framework and the social, cultural, historical and political contexts through a variety of case studies. // Features sections specifically focusing on media products selected from the first suite of Close Study Products, alongside student-centred guidance on how to approach the study of CSPs. // The Non-Examined Assessment is supported with a chapter containing clear, student-focused guidance. //
£30.33
Taylor & Francis Ltd A Level Media Studies: The Essential Introduction
A Level Media Studies is a comprehensive guide to the subject content of AS and A Level Media Studies, across all examining boards. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of both students and teachers with an accessible writing style, helpful notes on key theories and theorists and a range of learning exercises.The book’s overall approach is gradual immersion, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. Starting with an overview of the discipline, the book moves on to develop increasingly sophisticated ideas whilst repeatedly reinforcing the basic principles of media studies. Each component of media studies is illustrated with practical examples and guided exercises that demonstrate the application of theories and concepts. In addition, numerous case studies offer examples of media studies in practice. Working through these examples, students will acquire the skill set and confidence to tackle the analysis of media products and the discussion of media issues to the standard required at A Level. The focus is on contemporary media, but there is also full acknowledgement of historical precedents, as well as the significance of social, cultural, political and economic contexts.With its clear structure and integrative approach, A Level Media Studies is the ideal introductory resource for students and teachers.
£35.99
University of Georgia Press The Southern Foodways Alliance Guide to Cocktails
Nearly one hundred easy-to-follow recipes for the home bartender create memorable drinks from everyday ingredients. Milam and Slater share tips on essential tools and glassware and how to stock the home bar, as well as mixing and garnishing techniques.
£25.95
