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100-108 Politics, Communication, Media | |
Note | Special entry conditions apply. Students must consult the media and communications program. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Scott McQuire |
Prerequisites | Usually 25 points of first year media and communications. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | This subject examines the relationship between the media and political institutions and processes. It focuses on the setting of agendas, the concept of public opinion, advocacy, and the influence of the media on political and electoral behavior and policy. Image politics, polling, news management, the concept of balance in reporting, political aspects of media ownership and the challenges set to traditional political institutions by the new media will all come under examination. Case studies will include advertising and public relations campaigns by political parties. |
Assessment | Class participation and written work totalling 4000 words. Students must attend at least 70% of classes to be eligible for assessment. |
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