Written by experienced teachers and examiners, A2 Media Studies builds solidly on the groundwork laid by the AS Media Studies syllabus and develops key topics in greater depth and introduces students to the notion of independent study.  Bang up-to-date, this full colour, fully-illustrated text is designed to support students through the transition from a focus on textual analysis to the consideration of the wider contexts that inform any study of the media. Specially designed to be user-friendly, A2 Media Studies includes:   sample AQA exam questions activities and practical assignments further reading case studies a glossary of key terms and resources. This is a book no A2 level media studies student can afford to be without.

A2 Media Studies: The Essential Introduction (Essentials)

Business & Money

Slater, Jerry

BENNETT, Peter

Wall, Peter

Economics

Routledge

A2 Communication and Culture: The Essential Introduction features over 100 colour images, contemporary case studies and examples. The authors introduce students to the skills of reading communication texts and understanding the link between communication and culture, as well as taking students through the tasks expected of them to pass the AQA exam. The book is supplemented with a website at www.alevelcommculture.co.uk featuring additional activities and resources. Areas covered include: <ul>
<li>theoretical approaches</li> <li>key concepts</li> <li>spaces and places</li> <li>fictions</li> <li>objects of desire</li> <li>cultural sites: intersections</li> <li>the A2 examination</li> <li>communication and culture in practice: A2 coursework </li> <li>A2 coursework samples.</li>
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A2 Communication and Culture: The Essential Introduction (Essentials)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

The South’s relationship with drinking is complicated. Although religious and legal mandates discourage the sale and consumption of alcohol, the region has a robust drinking culture. As the home of NASCAR, a sport that arose from the high-speed antics of bootleggers, and Tennessee Williams, a man notorious for both his literary genius and his propensity to imbibe, the Bible Belt has a booze-soaked background. In the recipes and essays in The Southern Foodways Alliance Guide to Cocktails, Jerry Slater and Sara Camp Milam and their cocktail cabinet of contributors bridge the gaps between the culture, history, and practice of drinking in the South. Nearly one hundred easy-to-follow recipes instruct the home bartender how to create memorable drinks, whether they be light tipples or potent bell ringers. Milam and Slater organize their historical how-to by drink family, starting with day-drinking classics suitable for brunches and tailgating, such as the Michelada and the Ruby Slipper. Variations on the French 75, lovingly lauded by food writer Kat Kinsman, and various juleps, cobblers, and sours are also covered, as are strong finishes such as the Sazerac and the Vieux Carré. A final set of recipes focuses on the punch bowl, with instructions on how to mix such shareable libations as Chatham Artillery Punch and Watermelon Sangria. Milam and Slater also share information on essential tools and glassware with which to stock the home bar, as well as mixing and garnishing techniques. In addition, the book contains fifteen fun and informative essays on drink culture, including a profile of white whiskey whisperer Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton by historian Mark Essig, a piece on the kitschy pleasure of collecting figurative decanters by syndicated OC Weekly and ¡Ask a Mexican! columnist Gustavo Arellano, and an essay by the dean of cocktail history, David Wondrich, on “The Future of Southern Drinking.” Lest we drink on an empty stomach, recipes for cocktail bites are provided by multiple James Beard Award nominee Vishwesh Bhatt. The Oxford, Mississippi–based Snackbar chef shares recipes for Benedictine Spread, Catfish Rillettes, Deviled Pickled Eggs, Deviled Ham, Okra Chaat, Pickled Shrimp, Shrimp Toast, Snackbar Pimento Cheese, Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pear Jam, and Spicy, Crunchy Black-Eyed Peas.

The Southern Foodways Alliance Guide to Cocktails

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Southern Foodways Alliance

Milam, Sara Camp

Beverages & Wine

University of Georgia Press

A Level Media Studies: The Essential Introduction

A Level Media Studiesis a comprehensive guide to the subject content of AS and A Level Media Studies, across all examining boards. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of both students and teachers with an accessible writing style, helpful notes on key theories and theorists and a range of learning exercises. The book's overall approach is gradual immersion, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. Starting with an overview of the discipline, the book moves on to develop increasingly sophisticated ideas whilst repeatedly reinforcing the basic principles of media studies. Each component of media studies is illustrated with practical examples and guided exercises that demonstrate the application of theories and concepts. In addition, numerous case studies offer examples of media studies in practice. Working through these examples, students will acquire the skill set and confidence to tackle the analysis of media products and the discussion of media issues to the standard required at A Level. The focus is on contemporary media, but there is also full acknowledgement of historical precedents, as well as the significance of social, cultural, political and economic contexts. With its clear structure and integrative approach, A Level Media Studiesis the ideal introductory resource for students and teachers. he discussion of media issues to the standard required at A Level. The focus is on contemporary media, but there is also full acknowledgement of historical precedents, as well as the significance of social, cultural, political and economic contexts. With its clear structure and integrative approach, A Level Media Studiesis the ideal introductory resource for students and teachers.

Bennett, Pete

Benyahia, Sarah Casey

Humor & Entertainment

A Level Media Studies is a comprehensive guide to the subject content of AS and A Level Media Studies, across all examining boards. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of both students and teachers with an accessible writing style, helpful notes on key theories and theorists and a range of learning exercises. The book’s overall approach is gradual immersion, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. Starting with an overview of the discipline, the book moves on to develop increasingly sophisticated ideas whilst repeatedly reinforcing the basic principles of media studies. Each component of media studies is illustrated with practical examples and guided exercises that demonstrate the application of theories and concepts. In addition, numerous case studies offer examples of media studies in practice. Working through these examples, students will acquire the skill set and confidence to tackle the analysis of media products and the discussion of media issues to the standard required at A Level. The focus is on contemporary media, but there is also full acknowledgement of historical precedents, as well as the significance of social, cultural, political and economic contexts. With its clear structure and integrative approach, A Level Media Studies is the ideal introductory resource for students and teachers.

AS Communication and Culture: The Essential Introduction (Essentials)

Written by practised Media Studies teachers with examining experience, and endorsed by AQA, this new student book offers high quality support you can trust. // Offering comprehensive coverage of the specification, this highly visual and colourful student book is designed to stimulate and inspire students. // Written in clear and accessible language to offer explanations, examples and advice suitable for all GCSE Media Studies students, with extension activities to challenge the more able. // Students will engage with the theoretical framework and the social, cultural, historical and political contexts through a variety of case studies. // Features sections specifically focusing on media products selected from the first suite of Close Study Products, alongside student-centred guidance on how to approach the study of CSPs. // The Non-Examined Assessment is supported with a chapter containing clear, student-focused guidance. //

AQA GCSE Media Studies

Education & Teaching

Studying & Workbooks

Illuminate Publishing

The AQA GCSE Media Studies Student Book has been revised and updated to reflect the latest amendments to the specification. This accessible and engaging resource will support students throughout their GCSE Media Studies course, and has entered AQA’s official approval process. / What’s new in the Revised Edition: Coverage of the new close study products for assessment from 2023 onwards, including: Black Widow, How You Like That by Blackpink, KISS Breakfast, His Dark Materials: The City of Magpies, the social media and online output of Marcus Rashford. / New examples of contemporary media products across a range of forms. / Updated sections on media contexts to reflect recent developments in culture and society. / Up-to-date statistics and information about media industries and audiences. / New activities to reinforce students’ knowledge and understanding. / What have we retained: Highly visual and engaging design. / Detailed coverage of all areas of the specification, supported by highly illustrated examples. / Exploration of the theoretical framework of Media Studies, applied to a range of media forms and products. / A dedicated chapter on the Non-Exam Assessment element of the specification provides clear guidance on how students will be assessed. / Additional online exam guidance chapter introduces students to practice questions and the assessment objectives. / A variety of activities and extension tasks to help students broaden their knowledge and understanding and encourage independent learning.

AQA GCSE Media Studies Student Book Revised Edition

Sandford-Cooke, Julia

Hutchinson, Steff

Sociology

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