| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | COMN12-203 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject provides you with theories and approaches to critically assess the relationship between mass and popular media and society. You will study and research how media represents our world, shapes our experiences, and exercises power in society. The subject gives special attention to how news is selected, produced, and disseminated. To develop your personal and professional understanding of mass and popular media, the subject considers many different examples and offers many opportunities to lead discussions with classmates. You will also produce a video essay based upon an interview and research.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role that media plays in society.
- Apply theory to critically assess mass and popular media representations of society.
- Construct clear, evidence-based arguments.
- Produce a video essay on a current media issue.
Enrolment requirements
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- September 2024 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- January 2024 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- September 2023 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- January 2023 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- September 2022 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- January 2022 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- September 2021 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- January 2021 [Standard - Mass and Popular Media]
- September 2020 [Standard - Mass & Popular Media]
- January 2020 [Standard - Mass & Popular Media]
- September 2019 [Standard - Mass Media]
- January 2019 [Standard - Mass Media]
- September 2018 [Standard - Mass Media]
- January 2018 [Standard - Mass Media]
- September 2017 [Standard - Mass Media]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
| Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |