Think critically about why knowledge about the media in today’s society is important
Many people believe that media and communications is
not a ‘proper subject’ that should be studied at university, like Maths or English. For
this assignment you will produce a letter to a ‘non-believer’, arguing why you think it
is a valuable and worthwhile subject to study. We are looking for a sophisticated
argument, just saying that it will help you get a job isn’t enough. Think critically
about why knowledge about the media in today’s society is important. The word
limit is 1,500 words.

Think critically about why knowledge about the media in today’s society is important
Many people believe that media and communications is
not a ‘proper subject’ that should be studied at university, like Maths or English. For
this assignment you will produce a letter to a ‘non-believer’, arguing why you think it
is a valuable and worthwhile subject to study. We are looking for a sophisticated
argument, just saying that it will help you get a job isn’t enough. Think critically
about why knowledge about the media in today’s society is important. The word
limit is 1,500 words.