Overview

People and nations in the 21st century are globally inter-connected. The unit explores why and how communication, underpinned by the innovations of Information and Communications Technologies, is a key contributor to globalising processes in political, economic and socio-cultural fields. The central focus is to examine Global Communications as an established … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Gil-Soo Han

Unit Coordinator(s)

Ms Ali Saha

Notes

This unit is not offered in 2025.

Learning outcomes

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

Demonstrate a greater understanding of the historical development of Global Communications; and gain a deeper understanding of how the ever innovative world of electronic communication continues to impact everybody in the globe;

2.

Explain positive and negative roles of Global Communications on international conflicts, poverty and wellbeing;

3.

Describe the ways in which information flows from one part of the world to another or globally; and articulate the consequences;

4.

Illustrate empirically how international diplomacy and business are affected by the management of communication; and vice versa;

5.

Articulate and apply an advanced understanding of theories of Global Communications with reference to national and international economy and politics;

6.

Have consolidated independent research skills as a senior undergraduate student.

Teaching approach

Enquiry-based learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Participation
2 - Presentation
3 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Communications and media studies
Media
Public relations