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Global Data Policy & Governance (MECM90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 1
Overview
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The increasingly global nature of digital communication is producing a startling array of bodies taking responsibility for policy issues. These range from national governments to international policy organizations. Digital policy ranges from from technical specifications and the allocation of spectra, to platform and content regulation, 'fake news' regulation in addition to safeguarding intellectual property and the protection of cultural heritage in addition to ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The international organizations have long histories (the International Telecommunications Union for example, founded in 1865) Some are non-governmental organisations or not-for-profit corporations, others are formed to administer treaties, or are organs of the United Nations.
However, crucial knowledge for all professionals in today's data world is how these policies balance the demands of the data subject, digital industries and national governments in varying degrees, and all play host to major lobbies and diplomacy. Some bodies have significant influence over the activities of others: the World Trade Organisation’s policy instruments have major impact on digital services.
The subject will assess case studies and encourage critical debates of digital policy development.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major instruments governing global media standards, trade and regulation and the processes through which they are devised
- Recognise and explain the differing criteria involved in the design and application of governance practices in the global media industries
- Identify, critically engage with and design workable policy documents for global media governance bodies
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Prepare and present their ideas in both verbal and written mode, and in conformity to conventions of academic presentation
- Reflect on their own learning and take responsibility for organising personal study
- Participate in discussion and group activities and be sensitive to the participation of other
Last updated: 31 January 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay
| Mid semester | 50% |
An essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ingrid Volkmer Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024