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AMU2013 · Digital media policy and governance
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit, you will be introduced to recent debates on digital media policies and governance. Through discussion and examination of a succession of case studies of specific digital technologies’ (e.g., social media platforms, AI) effects within specific geographical contexts (e.g., SEA, EU) you will learn about the academic debates on the role and effects of digital media in society, as well as concrete regulatory debates and policy proposals. Each case study will introduce academic concepts and theories from communications, political science, and science & technology studies to provide a broad, interdisciplinary view on digital media in today’s societies, and on the institutions, standards, and practices that regulate, govern, and intervene.
Areas of study: Digital media and communications
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actor’s analysis: Positions, interests, needs | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 2 | Peer feedback on other groups’ presentation for assessment 1 | Written | 10% | — |
| 3 | Policy Brief (individual) | Written | 60% | — |
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
- analyse current academic and public debates on digital media policy and regulation with relevant academic frameworks;
- apply public policy frameworks to analyse actors in debates on digital media policy and regulation and effectively communicate your findings;
- develop effective policy recommendations based on academic research and ongoing policy debates;
- effectively collaborate in groups and constructively evaluate the work of peers.
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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