COM3050

New Media: Communications in the Electronic Age (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2004 (Day)
Berwick First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: At the completion of this subject students are expected to: 1. Have gained knowledge of the historical development of new media technologies. 2. Have developed an understanding of contemporary developments in communications internationally. 3. Understand the processes and effects of media convergence, with particular reference to Internet and other emergent technologies. 4. Have developed an understanding about the forces driving the information revolution. 5. Have developed an understanding of the issues arising from mass adoption of new media technologies. 6. Have developed the ability to critically assess the social, cultural, political impacts of communications developments.

Assessment: Minor essay (1000 words): 20% + Major essay (1500 words): 30% + Website (1000 words equivalent): 20% + Examination (1000 words): 20% + Attendance and participation 10% + Third-year students will be expected to demonstrate in written work a more sophisticated grasp of interpretive issues raised in lectures, tutorial discussion and their own wider reading

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prohibitions: COM2050