COM5003

The future of communications

Jenny Hocking

8 or 12 points
* One 2-hour seminar per week
* Second semester
* City
* Prerequisite: It usually is expected that students will have undertaken COM4002 or COM5002

Objectives Upon completion of this subject students are expected to have developed an understanding of contemporary developments in communications in Australia; an understanding of the convergence of media and telecommunications infrastructure and industries; the ability to critically assess the social, cultural and political impacts of communications developments in Australia; and an awareness of the policy choices available in regulating future developments.

Synopsis as for COM4003

Assessment (8 points) Major essay (3500 words): 50%
* Two short papers (1250 words each): 40%
* Seminar presentation and participation: 10%
Assessment (12 points) Research essay (5000 words): 50%
* Two short papers (2000 words each): 40%
* Seminar presentation and participation: 10%

Preliminary reading

As for COM4003