Critically analyse some of the ways in which a selected education-related issue has been discursively framed within public debate(s). Critically demonstrate the usefulness of selected theoretical perspectives in offering alternative understandings of an education-related issue.

Critical Discourse Analysis on Cancel Culture and Academic Freedom

The assignment for this module consists of 2 tasks which together make up a single module mark

• Task 1: Essay (2500 words, 60%)25 references
• Task 2: Position Statement (1000 words, 40%) 10 references

Assessment Criteria at a glance

Task 1
1. Critically analyse some of the ways in which a selected education-related issue has been discursively framed within public debate(s).

2. Critically demonstrate the usefulness of selected theoretical perspectives in offering alternative understandings of an education-related issue.

3. Present academic work in appropriate style and format.

4. Appropriately present work using standard referencing conventions.

Task 2
5. Sustain a persuasive argument in relation to a key debate related to education.

6. Critically and appropriately utilise current literature in order to effectively support a position on a significant education-related issue.