AMU2450 · Contemporary media theory

Overview

The unit examines various competing theories that have been developed to analyse changing media technologies and societal change. Topics include idealist and materialist notions of culture, agency and structure, identity formation and power.

Areas of study: Communication Communication, media and screen studies Global studies in communication and media

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 the differences between traditional media vs contemporary (new) media and describe different contemporary media theories;
2. Describe and explain the assumptions and arguments making up the theoretical approached introduced in the unit;
3. Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to media and communication theory;
4. Formulate and structure a logical and coherent argument to analyse contemporary media issues and everyday life experiences with new media and technology by applying different theoretical approaches.

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.