100-203 Global Media Cultures

This subject is only 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.

Completion of 25 points of core Media and Communications subjects and 25 points of optional Media and Communications subjects at first year level.

This subject explores global media across different cultures. Students will engage with debates on different aspects of global culture, including national cultural formations, institutional structures, media ownership, and transnational media. This subject also explores the theme of local resistance to global media representations, including the appropriation of these by local audiences. By examining case studies of television, cinema and new 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.

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic research and analytical methods and to present findings in conformity with academic protocols commensurate with 2nd/3rd year undergraduate studies;

• be able to critique electronic media texts in a balanced and persuasive manner drawing from a range of intellectual discourses;

• have the capacity to work independently, clearly recognise the requirements of subject assessment tasks and show initiative in consulting academic staff when necessary.

A short essay of 1500 words 35% (due mid-semester), a case-study of 2000 words 50% (due at the end of semester), a class presentation and 500 word summary 10% (due during semester) and class participation 5%. Students must attend at least 80% of classes to be eligible for assessment.

A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester.