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Perspectives in Global Media Cultures (MECM30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject explores global media across different cultures. Students will engage with debates on different aspects of global cultures, including national cultural formations, institutional structures, media ownership, and transnational media. By concentrating on the effects of globalization and new information technologies in and from different geographical regions, students of Global Media Cultures will broaden their understanding of the institutional and cultural contexts of global media. This subject addresses debates on globalization, including those regarding the global-local interaction, questions of cultural agency, identity politics, and the economic and political functions of social media. The subject explores key issues on the politics of representation, paying particular attention to questions of cultural nationalism and media concentration, new technologies, and technological determinism.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- the ability to understand the nexus between broader theories of technological change and the transformation of the global media and communication environments;
- The ability to recognise and explain the differences between the globalisation of the world’s economies; the effects of this process upon the increasing importance of information technologies; the transformation of media into networked media; and the shifts in the experience and practice of culture on the global scale;
- Developed the capacity for high level analysis and conceptual sophistical in order to assess the concrete and abstract processes of globalisation and how this affects culture and cultural change; and
- Be able to effectively communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms, contribute to group discussions, and engage with the views expressed by fellow students whose disciplinary and cultural backgrounds may differ.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 37.5 points of level two subjects in Media and Communications and enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Media and Communications) is required.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
100-301 Global Media Cultures; MECM30002 Global Media Cultures
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A short essay of 1,500 words (35%), due mid-semester
- A case-study of 2,500 words (60%), due in the examination period
- Class participation (5%), throughout semester.
- Hurdle: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Hassan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1 hour lecture and a 1.5-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the BA (Media and Communications), BA (Media and Communications)/Bachelor of Commerce, and BA (Media and Communications)/Bachelor of Laws. Students who have completed 100-103/100-203 Global Media Cultures are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is compulsory for students who wish to complete a major in Media and Communications new gen BA degree.
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Type Name Major Media and Communications - Links to additional 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: 3 November 2022