ALC215 - Global Media
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Jian Xu |
| Trimester 3 Unit Chair: | Earvin Cabalquinto |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALC315 |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Trimester 1 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week Trimester 3 5 x 5 hour intensives in weeks 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | Trimester 1 Online independent and collaborative learning activities including: 2 hour online seminar per week (recordings provided). Trimester 3 Online independent and collaborative learning activities x 2 hours per week. This will involve a range of activities including recordings and synchronous and asynchronous participation in online classroom activities |
Content
This unit introduces students to the practices and theories of global media in the digital era. Students will consider the diversity and complexities of global media by examining media content, audiences, industries, cultures, politics and powers across the world. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of global media through a comparative perspective, building knowledge and skills that will assist them in solving problems relevant to professional media practices across cultures and nations.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) - Photographic Essay and reflection (2000 words or equivalent) - 50%
Assessment 2 (Individual) - Critical essay (2000 words or equivalent) - 50%
Unit Fee Information
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