AMU1163 · Media and global mobility

Overview

In this unit you will be introduced to the key technological features inherent in digital media's mobility, followed by an examination of theoretical concepts and contextual backgrounds related to global mobility. You will examine how these technological features and various social contexts intertwine, facilitating global mobility and changing human landscapes in global cities. Further throughout the unit, you will explore the dynamics between communication and human mobility across national borders using mobile digital technologies, with a special focus on Southeast Asian contexts.

Areas of study: Digital media and communications

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. identify and analyse various mobile technologies integrated into digital media;
2. Communicate effectively in academic writing and oral presentation;
3. analyse global mobility practices facilitated by technological advancements;
4. research and analyse appropriate field data and scholarly sources to inform discussion of global mobility issues.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.