Essay - Guidelines for approaching specific assessment: Essay Guidelines

Directly answer the question in your essay: What can we learn from political economy and cultural studies approaches?

Unpack the debate (name specific authors and engage directly with their work, presenting their arguments/ analysis) by exploring what these different perspectives offer. What do they contribute? What do they have in common? What are their points of difference? Answer these questions throughout the essay (not necessarily in this order).

In order to answer these questions more directly and effectively, focus on a specific example in order to show the key questions/concerns that each of the two approaches bring in its analysis. Following on, specify which perspective is most relevant to your specific example and analyse the opportunities and limitations of choosing such an approach.

You should make sure to refer to but also go beyond the core readings in order to construct a deep understanding of the similarities and differences between the two approaches and their application in the present moment.

Conclude by wrapping up your debate and answering the question specifically: What can we learn from political economy and cultural studies approaches?