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ATS1279 · Monash University

Media and culture

Credit points
6
Level
1
Workload
≈ 12 h / week
Faculty
Arts

What it covers

In this unit you will explore the core concepts and theoretical traditions within media studies including political economy, textual analysis, empirical studies and cultural studies. You will consider these in alignment with historical and contemporary examples of social, economic and political debates about media industries and audiences. You will also examine the ways in which power and influence are exercised through media in cultural and social life.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
EssayWritten40%
Analytical exerciseWritten25%
Forum postExercise10%
Analytical exerciseWritten25%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn-campus
CaulfieldOn-campus