Critical Investigation Tutorial 3

Essay plan

Introduction looks solid but I would try and include institution and globalisation if possible. Also – absolutely essential to properly introduce your primary text. 250 words.

Section 1 – historical text and context to issue/genre. 300 words.

Section 2 – Globalisation. This can contextualise your investigation in terms of media issues/debates and the contemporary media landscape. Theory here too. 300 words.

Section 3 – Primary text, textual analysis. Link to representation, westernisation – should follow on very nicely from globalisation. 500 words.

Section 4 – Wider context, social issues…. SHEP. Impact on Korean society. Plenty of research here ideally. 300 words.

Section 5 – Cultural imperialism, loss of distinct Korean culture. Theory. Try to avoid crossover or repetition from globalisation paragraph. 400 words.

Section 6 – The other side of the argument: is Korean music influencing the western music industry? Gangham Style – secondary text analysis. New and digital media – YouTube phenomenon. 300 words.

Section 7 – the future: how might Korean music / western influence change in the next 5-10 years? 250 words.

Conclusion – sum up argument. Snappy final line. 150 words.

Next steps… update/finish your plan based on this tutorial. You don’t need to stick to the above by any means but hopefully it has at least clarified your thinking and provided a potential structure that will be easy to follow.

I need to have a quick read of your opening paragraph when it’s written but otherwise you are good to go.

This essay has great potential – the key is making sure there is a strong thread running through it, linking the various texts and issues you are discussing. Avoid repetition too!