Courses & Units
Media, Power and Communication HEJ308
Hobart
Introduction
Power describes the capacity of an individual or group to influence the opinions, decisions and actions of others. This unit explores the role of media in the communication of power in society and, importantly, the counter-movements that challenge power. In these spaces of cooperation and contest, individuals and groups form new networks to represent the interests of places and communities. Media and communication is an integral part of these processes because media is used to inform our ideas of the possibilities, challenges, hopes and responsibilities within moments of social change. Drawing on case studies, contemporary debates and the key concepts in sociology and media studies, this unit explores how groups interact in and through media to influence the negotiations and decisions affecting them.
Summary
Unit name | Media, Power and Communication |
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Unit code | HEJ308 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
Discipline | Media |
Coordinator | Doctor Claire Konkes |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe key concepts and debates in media and communication studies
- Identify representations of power in contemporary media and communication contexts
- Evaluate the strategic use of media of various actors to represent, assert and/or challenge authority
- Synthesise relevant theoretical and applied concepts to produce a professional analysis of a campaign strategy, which may include content analysis and/or counter-campaign material
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 |
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100700 | $1,812.00 | $850.00 | not applicable | $2,445.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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
Assessment | Essay (40%)|Critique (20%)|Case Study (40%) |
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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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