C/MD/43. Dissertation. Perceptions of Climate Change and the Role of TV Media: Comparative Study of Current Affairs Programmes of BBC One and Russia Today TV

The dissertation examines the role of TV current affairs programmes and the perceptions of general public about global warming. The review of the literature touches on theoretical models of the media, the objectives of TV media, and the issues tackled by TV current affairs programmes, namely, the global warming. A study is conducted to compare Russia Today TV and BBC One using the methods of primary data collection through interviews and observations, and secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the differences and similarities between the two TV channels.

C/MD/44. BSkyB and Virgin Media

The paper analyzes three articles covering the dispute between BSkyB and Virgin Media (VM) whereby BSkyB prevented VM customers from gaining access to basic Sky channels after disagreements between both companies. An outline of each article is given; the history of the problem is explored. Each article is critically analyzed with contradiction and similarities in their arguments highlighted and evaluated.

S/MD/73. Comment on the recent controversies about 'faked' documentaries (such as The Connection) in the context of both notions of truth and the commercial context of British television

The paper examines the reasons behind the rise of 'fake documentaries' in UK television reflecting on the goals and methods of recording reality, the educational and commercial value of portraying 'truth', etc. Examples of faked documentaries are analysed arguing that they are undermining the reputation of BBC as a source of reliable information.

S/MD/70. What are the main processes involved in the production and presentation of television news?

The paper examines the presentation techniques used in television news programmes discussing various types of bias in news values, i.e. the gender implications of male vs. female newsreaders, the "hyper reality" of war reports, etc.

S/MD/69. "Our common sense assumption that we are all, at least to some extent, influenced by what we see on television or at the cinema is of little relevance to the highly charged debate about the effects of violent screen behaviour on our everyday actions, not least on the actions of our children". Discuss.

The paper reviews the debate about whether the representations of violence in the media can cause violent behaviour in people. The extent to which we are influenced by TV is argued focusing on the children audience.

S/MD/64. The term 'postmodern' has several related meanings. Discuss these meanings in relation to no more than three films or television programmes of your choice

The paper examines the concept of post-modernism analysing its reflections in the futuristic technocultural world created in the 'cyberpunk' film 'Brazil' and the dreamlike world of the TV series 'Twin Peaks'. The study focuses on the methods of mixing dreams with reality, the juxtaposition of incongruous elements, intertextual references, irony, self-reflexivity, etc.

S/MD/61. Write a detailed textual analysis of a cult film or television programme of your choice, focusing on the reasons for its status as a cult text

The paper analyzes the TV series 'The X-Files' exploring the reasons behind its success and discussing it as a hybrid of genres presenting paranormal storylines in the context of modern reality. Intertextual references in 'The X-Files' and the references to other 'cult' texts with mythological features are discussed.

C/MD/35. Effect of Violent Television Programmes on University Students

The presented research is about finding the affect of violent television programmes based on the questionnaire analysis of the respondents which have chosen to participate on this topic. The respondents are basically university students and have responded towards the effect of television violence on their lives. The questionnaire was based on analysing the effect of violent programmes on the teenage students, and the suggestions of curbing the effect of violence on television.

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