Neale defined genres as systems of orientations, expectations and conventions that circulate between industry, text and subject.| Media Studies
Develop your knowledge of our relationship with media texts with our analysis of print media, moving image, and digital experiences.| Media Studies
Explore how genre is a socialising agent which reinforces society's dominant ideology through its representation of order and integration.| Media Studies
An introduction to Vladimir Propp's narrative theory, 7 character types and the spheres of action, with definitions and examples.| Media Studies
An introduction to Todorov's narrative theory, including examples and definitions of equilibrium, disequilibrium, disruption and repair.| Media Studies
An introduction to Propp's constant elements that underline all narratives in our summary of his 31 functions.| Media Studies
Revising media studies? Find out more about the importance of codes in the study of signs with our definition and examples.| Media Studies
With examples and practice questions, our guide will help develop your understanding of Saussure's sign theory.| Media Studies
With examples and practice questions, our guide to Barthes sign systems, including myth, will help develop your awareness of this key concept.| Media Studies