University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MDIA 2306 - Approaches to Media

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4020
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study, including 3 units of MDIA Level I courses
Incompatible: MDIA 3303
Assessment: Online Exercises, Media Analysis, Active participation and engagement
Syllabus:

This course examines the impacts of media on industry and society. It introduces students to theories of media representation, audiences, economies, practices and infrastructures to interrogate the power contemporary media texts and industries, and their role in shaping our experiences as media producers and consumers. You will consider key concepts in media and communications studies, and be introduced to key thinkers in this field. Issues for discussion will vary from year to year, but may include topics such as media industries and contemporary work; health communication; media and environment; media and disability; privacy and surveillance; and media metrics and algorithms.

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Units
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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4020 Mon 10/08/2020 Wed 19/08/2020 Fri 30/10/2020 Not Available


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21323 WR03 70 20 28 Jul - 15 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room
21324 WR02 52 FULL 31 Jul - 18 Sep Friday 1pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
9 Oct - 23 Oct Friday 1pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
21325 WR01 80 14 29 Jul - 16 Sep Wednesday 9am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 9am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room