GSC3413

Communications Industries and Policies (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2003 (OCL)

Synopsis: Contemporary media and communications industries are examined in their social, political, economic and organisational contexts. Examples from Australia, Singapore and Malaysia will be analysed in some detail. Global and local "forces" such as technological convergence, deregulation, globalisation and commercialisation are examined as historical ideas, and governments' policy responses to them charted. Students will examine recent developments in one of the media/communications industries as an individual research project.

Assessment: Essay/tutorial paper (1000 words): 30% + Essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (1500 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week (1-hour lecture, 1-hour tutorial)

Prerequisites: GSC1901, GSC1402 or equivalent