COM4010

Communications, Convergence and Public Policy (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Tony Wilson

Offered:
City Second semester 2004 (Day)
City First semester 2005 (Day)
City Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit students are expected to demonstrate an ability to: 1. Assess national policy responses to issues arising from media convergence. 2. Engage in vocational communications practice informed by current media research in communications convergence. 3. Assess quantitive (statistical) and qualitative (ethnographic) research methods in establishing commercial and domestic use of convergent media.

Assessment: 2 Essays (3,500 words each): 80% + Seminar presentation (2,000 words): 20%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions: COM4010(H), COM5010