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Comparing Media Systems (MECM20010)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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While new communication technologies, satellite broadcasting, and the Internet have contributed to an increasing connectedness between different regions, a deeper understanding of the organizational structure of this ‘connectedness’, the national and transnational regulation and the ways in which these are perceived in different societies and national contexts becomes increasingly important. In particular the inreasing role of supra- and subnational media within such a transnational public require new ‘comparative’ methodological approaches. This subject will explore the organizational, cultural and political structures of transnationally operating media organizations in order to identify new forms of overlap and disjuncture in the international media environment. Students will be introduced to comparative approaches for a deeper understanding of the development and contemporary forms of diverse media structures and societal environments in developing, transitional, and developed countries.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- gained insight into the corporate structures of transnationally operating media organizations;
- developed an understanding of regionally diverse implications of globally operating media organizations;
- developed analytical skills for the critical analysis of regional media structures;
- the ability to apply conceptual frameworks for the critical assessment of globally diverse content flows; and
- been able to interact with peers to develop collaboration and leadership skills.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to prepare and present their ideas in both verbal and written mode and in conformity to conventions of academic presentation;
- be able to reflect on their own learning and take responsibility for organising personal study; and
- be able to participate in discussion and group activities and be sensitive to the participation of others.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1,500 word essay (30%), due mid semester
- A 2,500 word essay (60%), due in the exmaination period
- In-class participation, throughout semester (10%)
- Hurdle: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials. All written assessment must be submitted in order to pass this subject.
- Note: Students who submit assessment late without a formal extension or special consideration will be penalised at the rate of 10% per day late.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ingrid Volkmer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Media and Communications - Breadth options
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024