These core course activities are expected to be completed by all students.  They are undertaken in particular taught classes by on-campus students, and the weeks involved are noted here, but there is no reason why distance students should have to do them in the same order or times: although do see the list of recommended deadlines on the course timetable. However, it is worth all students having a good read of this page as there is information here on how these activities will come to be incorporated into your final assessment portfolio: and the page concludes with a detailed discussion of this portfolio, how it should be organised, formatted and submitted.

• Researching a topic. Completed by on-campus students in the week 1 class.
• Problem-based learning. Week 2.
• Deansgate library visit. Week 3.
• Watch the “Supersize Me” video. Week 5.
• Critical media analysis. Week 6.
• Presentation. Week 10.

• And read this page for details of how to put together your final portfolio.

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