Author(s): Sophie Robinson

Media Studies

What Does It Mean? encourages students to examine their cultural identity and evaluate meaning in a variety of texts including Macbeth, Facebook, Reality TV, the role of the Internet, To Kill a Mockingbird, gender studies, national identity, Wikipedia and many more. From Shakespeare to Bollywood, the wide variety of subjects and media will appeal to all students and teachers. This benchmark text aims to invite debate and encourage Senior English students to appreciate language, evaluate meaning and apply critical literacy skills. The book comes with a bonus CD-ROM with cross referenced worksheets and Internet links.