The Myth is the Message: Do University Management believe their own myths?

Anonymous Student
Sep 7, 2018 · 15 min read

This essay was originally submitted as coursework for an undergraduate Fine Art degree in April 2018. Details, including my name, have been redacted to allow for publication. An entire section towards the end, titled ‘Morality’, has been removed to allow the University to remain anonymous. Thanks to my tutors for their guidance.

By applying Barthes’ signifier-signified-sign structure to current and specific examples, this essay will explore some of the devices used by senior…

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