Section B: Exam Question

Sample Exam Questions

The mark scheme at the bottom of the page shows how you will be graded. You should try to write an integrated response, layering your opinion/point of view with examples from the texts.

Attempt some responses to the questions below 

Media and Collective Identity

6 Discuss the contemporary representation of a nation, region or social group in the media, using specific textual examples from at least two media to support your answer. [50]

7 How far does the representation of a particular social group change over time? Refer to at least two media in your answer. [50]

Media and Collective Identity

6 Analyse the ways in which the media represent one group of people that you have studied. [50]

7 “The media do not construct collective identity; they merely reflect it”. Discuss. [50]

Level 4

Explanation/ analysis/argument (16-20 marks)

Candidates adapt their learning to the specific requirements of the

question in excellent fashion. The answer offers a clear, articulate

balance of media theories, knowledge of texts and industries and

personal engagement with issues and debates.

Use of examples (16-20 marks)

Examples of texts, industries and theories are clearly connected together

in the answer, with a coherent argument developed in response to the

question.

Use of terminology (8-10 marks)

Throughout the answer, material presented is informed by contemporary

media theory and the command of the appropriate theoretical language is

Excellent.

Complex issues have been expressed clearly and fluently using a style of writing appropriate to the complex subject matter. Sentences and

paragraphs, consistently relevant, have been well structured, using

appropriate technical terminology. There may be few, if any, errors of

spelling, punctuation and grammar.