LEVEL 4 Expects...
Explanation/analysis/argument
(16-20 marks)
Candidates adapt their learning to the specific requirements
of the chosen question in excellent fashion and make connections in order to
present a coherent argument. The answer offers a clear, fluent balance of media
theories and knowledge of industries and texts and informed personal engagement
with issues and debates.
Use of
examples (16-20 marks)
Examples of theories, texts and industry knowledge are
clearly connected together in the answer. History and the future are
integrated into the discussion at least once in each case.
Use of
terminology (8-10 marks)
Throughout the answer, material presented is informed
by relevant media theory and the command of the appropriate conceptual and
theoretical language is excellent.
Complex issues have been expressed clearly and
fluently using a style of writing appropriate to the complex subject matter.
Sentences and paragraphs, consistently relevant, have been well structured,
using appropriate technical terminology. There may be few, if any, errors of
spelling, punctuation and grammar.
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‘We Media’ and Democracy
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What are ‘We Media’?
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Where/how has ‘We Media’ emerged?
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In what way are the contemporary media more democratic than before?
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In what ways are the contemporary media less democratic than before?
Candidates might explore combinations of any two media in relation to the above prompts. Starting from Gillmor’s definition, all media that are
‘homegrown’, local, organic and potentially counter-cultural can be studied for this topic, as long as two media (eg web-logging and digital film
uploading and sharing) are studied. Note that candidates should compare potentially alternative/progressive ‘we media’ examples with other
examples of more orthodox production and ownership models and that the question asks candidates to consider media within an understanding of
democracy so any contemporary examples that support their argument will be credited.
A
wonderful list of
‘We Media & Democracy’
past
questions…
Jan 2010
How far can the media in 2010 be considered to be democratic?
Explore the claim that the ‘new’ media are more democratic than the ‘old’
media.
June
2010
Assess the claim that the media is becoming more democratic.
What is ‘we media’ and what difference does it make to citizens?
Jan 2011
Discuss the meanings of the term ‘we media’.
“We get the media we deserve.” Discuss, in relation to the role of media in
a democracy.
June
2011
Explain how some features of contemporary media are more democratic than
others.
As a citizen, to what extent do you feel that the media provide you with a
democratic service?
Jan
2012
“The media are controlled by those in power just as much as ever, despite
technological and cultural change.” How far do you agree with this
statement?
What role do the contemporary media play in safeguarding democracy?
June
2012
Are we the
media in 2012?
Explain your view of the role of media in a democracy.
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