Critically discuss the ways in which social media are contributing to changing social relationships. You are asked to draw on and critically engage with relevant concepts and theories to support your argument.

For the second assignment, students are required to write an individual essay of 3000 words. Students are asked to analyse an aspect of the media by engaging with a particular contemporary issue. Students must assess the strengths and weaknesses of approaches and theories in the study of the media, culture and society. The summative assessment will allow students to familiarise themselves with theories, problems and issues raised in the module and to develop a critical understanding of the intersection of media and society.GUIDANCE NOTES FOR THIS TASK

The key elements of a good essay are the following:

• The essay is an academic piece of work. You should therefore research it by consulting academic books and journals. Recommended reading for this subject area is listed in the Module handbook and under appropriate weekly lecture slides.

• The essay should demonstrate a thorough understand of the relevant academic literature in the field related to your chosen essay question.