The Syllabus Blurb

Representation- the way in which ideas are portrayed or communicated in/through texts.

How- medium/textual form/perspective and language influencing meaning.

Show an understanding of the relationship between representation and meaning.

Definition of power:

The ability or capacity of one person or a group of people or an institution to affect the behaviour of another in accordance with the intentions of the former.

Thus the former has power over the latter. Therefore POWERPLAY looks at the relationship between people.

How meaning is influenced:

Powerplay- how power is played out.

The interplay of types of power

Portraits of power- characteristics and defining features.

Powerplay provides insights into the nature of politics.

How much power resides with the people?

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