Semiotics: blog tasks Part 1: English by Tarun Thind analysis 1) What meanings are the audience encouraged to take about the two main characters from the opening of the film? The young man we are initially introduced to seems extremely cautious, observant, and shy, while the other character seems more outgoing, rebellious, and disobedient. 2) How does the end of the film emphasize de Saussure’s belief that signs are polysemic – open to interpretation or more than one meaning? The ending leaves the interaction between the boy and the man open to interpretation. Some may see it as a moment of connection or understanding, while others may focus on the cultural divide between individuals. This reflects de Saussure’s belief that signs (like their interaction) can have multiple meanings. Part 2: Media Magazine theory drop - Semiotics 1) What did Ferdinand de Saussure suggest are the two parts that make up a sign? The signifier (the form of the sign) and the signified (the concept i
Media consumption audit Newspapers Which daily newspapers (if any) do you read? n/a What sections of newspapers do you turn to first, and why? The political news section What sections do you never read, and why? Sports, because I have no interest in it What kinds of stories do you usually read and why? crime as it improves my analytical skills and i would like to study law in future. Do you, or someone else, buy the newspaper you read? no Do you look at the online versions of any newspapers? Which newspapers? Why do you visit their website and not others? No I do not read online newspapers. I read physical ones Magazines What magazines (if any) do you buy regularly? Why/why not? none What sections of the magazines do you read and not read, and why? Television Approximately how many hours a week do you spend watching television? 2/3 hours What device do you use to watch television? phone What times of day do you usually watch television? evenings What programmes do you like best and