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This major prepares students for future success in traversing our media-driven environment. Media and Cultural studies is an innovative major in its approach to examining the history and politics of everyday culture in relation to the impact of all forms of media in society, both nationally and globally. Studying this major equips students with the ability to ask meaningful questions and engage in critical commentary about issues such as the power and influence of traditional media, the complexities and contradictions of social media and the impact of popular culture. It provides critical insights into the media and the skills to develop cultural commentary, theoretical engagement alongside concerns for social justice and social impact. By studying any of the topics covered in the major, students develop a set of critical thinking and analytical skills along with an ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online
Communications Officer, Film Critic, Producer, Public Relations Consultant, Public Relations Manager, Researcher, Writer, Social Commentator
Students will have a strong sense of contemporary cultural awareness and media savvy with advanced communication and critical appraisal skills which will benefit a broad range of careers.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM1124 | Media and Nation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MST1150 | Media in Asia | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM2225 | Popular Music and Culture | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM2115 | Cultural Matrix | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MST3161 | Media, Identity and Social Justice | 15 |
| CMM3170 | Sex, Travel and Global Media | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM3140 | Digital Media Activism | 15 |
| CMM3115 | Global Communications | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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This major prepares students for future success in traversing our media-driven environment. Studying this major equips students with the ability to ask meaningful questions about issues such as the power and influence of traditional media, the complexities and contradictions of social media and the ubiquity of popular culture. Particularly the focus is on these forces that affect everyday life. It introduces students to a significant range of contemporary theoretical ideas as well as critical approaches used to analyse popular culture, media texts, media technologies, media institutions and their place in the world today. By studying any of the topics covered in the major, students develop a set of critical thinking and analytical skills along with an ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online
Communications Officer, Film Critic, Producer, Public Relations Consultant, Public Relations Manager, Researcher, Writer, Social Commentator
Students will have a strong sense of contemporary cultural awareness and media savvy with advanced communication and critical appraisal skills which will benefit a broad range of careers.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM1124 | Media and Nation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MST1150 | Media in Asia | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM2225 | Popular Music and Culture | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM2115 | Cultural Matrix | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MST3161 | Media, Identity and Social Justice | 15 |
| CMM3170 | Sex, Travel and Global Media | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM3129 | Contemporary Issues in Culture | 15 |
| CMM3115 | Global Communications | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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