HECS3066 Mental Health Issues and the Media
10 Credits Class Size: 66
Module manager: Gary Morris
Email: G.K.Morris@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2011/12
Pre-requisite qualifications
Certificated evidence of ability to study at level 3
Mutually Exclusive
| HECS2044 |
Mental Health Issues and the Media |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to
(i) Critically analyse the portrayal of mental health issues through a selected media source
(ii) Review and appraise how society fuels the media portrayal of mental health issues
(iii) Discuss and evaluate the link between social exclusion and media representation
(iv) Analyse the extent to which stigma and labelling remain headlined through media images
(v) Critically appraise how mental health issues are positively promoted through a range of media sources.
(vi) Critically reflect upon how your personal views may be influenced by media messages that focus upon mental health issues
Syllabus
The aim of this module is to analyse the role and impact that the media has in the portrayal of mental health issues. This includes and exploration of a diverse range of sources including both fictional and factual representations. Examples of fictional sources will include television, literature and film whilst the factual sources include user-centred publications, tabloid and broadsheet reporting, internet sites and governmental reports. Considerations will be given to the perpetuation within media sources of stigma and labelling and how they have become associated with mental health issues. There will be a balanced approach which will address both positive and negative reporting which influences present thinking. Shared learning and critical reflection will promote discussion and provide opportunities for self-appraisal.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Lecture |
1 |
18 |
18 |
| Seminar |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Tutorial |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Private study hours |
75 |
| Total Contact hours |
25 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Essay |
2,500 word essay. |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/22/2012
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