Courses & Units
Media Cultures and Society HEJ208
Introduction
The connection between technology and culture has never been greater. Screen, digital media, and networking platforms are changing the practices and forms of expression that represent and reflect culture and society. By investigating the production, use and circulation of various media, this unit examines the cultural and social implications for creative expression, communication and representation.
Summary
| Unit name | Media Cultures and Society |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEJ208 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Doctor Donald Reid |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain key concepts and debates in media and cultural studies
- Describe the impact of media practices, industries and texts on culture and society
- Analyse how media informs and contributes to the formation of identity for individuals and groups in various cultural contexts
- Design a research project to investigate the role of participatory media practices in the formation and communication of identity in various social contexts
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100700 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,695.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus Weekly online content including Lectures and activities (2 hours) Weekly scheduled classroom tutorial (60 minutes) Off Campus Weekly online content including Lectures and activities (2 hours) Weekly scheduled web conference tutorial (60 minutes) |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Media, Culture and Society Presentation and Reflexive Essay (30%)|Assessment Task 2: Identity Formation in Australia Essay (30%)|Assessment Task 3: Ethnographic Report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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