Overview

This unit introduces you to the core concepts and theoretical traditions within media studies including political economy, textual analysis, empirical studies and cultural studies. These are aligned with historical and contemporary examples of social, economic and political debates about media industries and audiences. You also examine the ways in which … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-FLEXIBLE
S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Paul Atkinson

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Paul Atkinson

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain the relationship between media and culture using one of the main theoretical frames from the unit;

2.

Demonstrate an understanding of one of the main research methods used in media studies;

3.

Critically read academic articles and develop skills to paraphrase, summarise and reference others' ideas;

4.

Communicate ideas to peers via oral presentation.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Participation
2 - Analytical Exercise
3 - Annotated bibliography
4 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Communications and media studies
Media