Description
ESSAY QUESTION:
Choose a well-known celebrity or star from the Asia-Pacific region. Analyze the social
function and social meaning of this celebrity. Is the Asian star system different from the
West? If yes, how and why?
● Taking up the call to De-Westernise media studies, identify a relevant example of media
from the Asia-Pacific region which allows you to explore the issues or concepts
implicated by the question.
● Research the existing academic literature on your topic, concepts and example. Make
sure you connect to the issues we identified as being important for this topic in this
course!
● Offer a response to the question that critically analyses the trends and issues involved
with your topic.
Assessment Criteria:
● Demonstrate a deep understanding of the core arguments and concepts from
one of the topics in the course.
● Demonstrate an ability to apply academic theory and concepts in the critical
analysis of a specific example of media from the Asia-Pacific.
● Be able to express your ideas clearly in writing in a manner that engages the
reader and presents a rigorous argument in your response to the selected essay
question.
