Friday, 6 May 2011

MEST 3 Practice

Part A of the paper is 1 hour 15 and will contain a 2 video extracts. You then have 3 questions on the extract
Qu 1 involves basic analysis and deconstruction of one RAILING aspect (8 marks)
Qu 2 will involve an issue/debate around another RAILING concept. You may go beyond the extract text in this answer (12 marks)
Qu 3 is a 'wider context' answer - be prepared to bring in theories and other synoptic aspects you have covered. (12 marks)

prepare for this by looking at short (3-5 mins) contrasting texts on similar themes: lifestyle programmes, reality TV, sitcoms or sketch shows with clear representational content: teenagers, Americans, Britishness.
Write short deconstructions of each one. Compare the 2 texts. Write about the wider contexts, issues and debates.