Reflective constructionist representation

Reflective constructionist representation

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  Learning ObjectiveTo understandthe difference between reflective and constructionist views of representation.To apply these theories to The Rugby World Cup
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  RealismA media textor representation that seems credible to an audience, in terms of events, people, emotions or experiences as opposed to a text that is seen to be merely fantasy
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  Reflective View ofRepresentationsUnderstands media representations as a reflection of lived reality. It does reflect reality, but by mediation of media language/narrative to gain perspective.(more personal views)
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  Constructionist View ofRepresentationAn understanding that our knowledge of the world is constructed by media representations.Constructing your view of the media…through representations portrayed.
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  The Rugby WorldCup
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  TASK – Thistask will be constructing your view of The England Rugby Union Team through representations in the mediaGo on the Internet and search for as much coverage of The Rugby World Cup as possible.Note down any ‘descriptive words’ the media uses to describe The English Rugby Team (brave, impressive etc).How does the media create a constructionist representation of the English Rugby Union Team?