Assess the view that new communication technologies undermine the power of elites to influence the nature of news.

The coursework should demonstrate the following area:

1. Become familiar with a range of theoretical issues relating to the media and to the construction of news through its selection and representation in a variety of contexts;

2. Improve your ability to read media texts analytically;

3.Enhance your ability to discuss/explain news media representations in an objective manner, demonstrating sound reasoning based on application of theory and analysis