Television and Society

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge of the role of television within society.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of connections between television, society and popular culture that are analysed to uncover the vital role of television in mediating between and expressing our public and private lives.The social, economic and institutional contexts within which television is situated are considered, including the historic and contemporary structure of television programming, the distinctions between television genres (advertising, news, sports, current affairs, soap opera, teen TV) and the significance of television audiences. Recent development in the industry such as the rise of cult television, trans-media narration, on-line fandoms and the digital television are also examined as they relate to the changing relationship between the public/private spheres and issues of globalisation.  

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1018	Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop (screening)	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Major essay, Tutorial presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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