Media Studies A-Level
Values and beliefs presented as natural
What Values and beliefs presented as natural means in Media Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Values and beliefs presented as natural
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Assumptions a media product treats as normal, natural or obvious, often without stating them, which a learner should question as common sense.
Topics that use Values and beliefs presented as natural
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