Media and Urban Culture in Asia (ASIA20001)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject examines the media and urban culture in Asian contexts. It will focus on the role of the media and urban culture in shaping and representing politics, social movements, creative expression and economic development. Students will develop an understanding of how the media and urban lifestyles are interwoven with the dramatic changes that have occurred in Asia from the post-colonial and post World War II period through to Asia’s rise to economic, political and cultural prominence in the 21st century. Topics that will be examined include identity, creativity and urbanisation, with particular emphasis on trends in film, music, fashion and urban lifestyle in East and Southeast Asia.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Recognise the variety of roles different media and urban cultures play in Asian societies
  • Demonstrate familiarity of transnational trends in media and urban culture that cut across Asia
  • Develop an understanding of the interplay between culture, politics and society through the media and urban lifestyles
  • Demonstrate understanding of academic approaches to the critical analysis of media and urban culture.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Reflective blog

  • 1600 words
Mid semester40%

Final essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period50%

In-class oral presentation (10 mintues)

  • 400 words (equivalent)
From Week 2 to Week 1210%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorEdwin Jurriens
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 30 hours: A 1-hour seminar and a 1.5-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    edwin.jurriens@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025