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Overview

Subject Area: Media, Culture and Technology This course focuses on the complex relationship between media, society and politics by examining the ways in which information is mediated between social, cultural and political institutions. It develops a conceptual framework from which to analyse the dynamic technological and regulatory environment in which … For more content click the Read More button below.

Subject Area: Media, Culture and Technology

This course focuses on the complex relationship between media, society and politics by examining the ways in which information is mediated between social, cultural and political institutions. It develops a conceptual framework from which to analyse the dynamic technological and regulatory environment in which the media operates and to investigate the consequences of changes in these areas for media practitioners, politicians and ordinary citizens. Topics covered include but are not limited to media ownership and regulation; the media and society; the media and politics; the media and social movements; the politics of spin; censorship, freedom of speech/press; new media and democracy; global media and global politics. Australian cases and their comparison with other national/global material will be used throughout.

Course Attributes

General Education

Introductory Course

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1813
Domestic Students	$4620
International Students	$4620

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Undergraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 3

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

100799 Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified

Media, Society, Politics

ARTS1091

6 Units of Credit