Units

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Sample subject outline - 5 Week Teaching Period - 6 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit is important for those seeking to undertake research and professional practice in an increasingly globalised media and communications environment. It develops analytical skills and uses applied case studies to understand the changing global geography of media and its implications for media industries, media professionals and cultural flows across and between nations and regions.

Aims

This unit aims to:
- Develop a conceptual understanding of global media;
- Develop an understanding of the implications of digital media technologies;
- Enable you to practically apply this knowledge through case studies;
- Inform you about models of media and communication from non-Western perspectives;
- Consider cross-flows of culture and information on a regional and global scale.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an applied understanding of the key developments in global media
- Assess theoretical and analytical underpinnings in global media
- Apply knowledge to current developments in global media.

Content

This unit develops a multidisciplinary approach which includes:
- Theories of global media
- Global media corporations
- New developments in global media practice
- Global media policy
- International journalism
- Regional cross-flows of media information and content
- Applications of digital media technologies
- National, regional and international cultures and communications

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit is taught through a lecture and tutorial format. Students will have the option to further develop their desktop publishing skills using InDesign and Photoshop.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
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Assessment name: Essay
Description: (Formative and summative)
In this assessment, you will write a 2000 word essay related to the application of global media theories, based upon required course materials. This will involve providing an overview of two theories of global media as outlined in Week One.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Assessment name: Project
Description: (Formative and summative)
In this final assessment task, you will write a 3000 word project or case study related to contemporary developments in global media as they related to media organisations, audiences or professional practice. This will involve the critical application of at least two theories of global media as outlined in the unit.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Due to the intensive nature of delivery, resource materials will be developed progressively.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 29-Oct-2012