Communication and Media

Course aim

To introduce students to the fundamental approaches to human communication, and to the development, use and role of communication and media technologies in human society.

Course content

Students will be introduced to various theories of communication and media and the ideas and concepts of seminal thinkers in the field of communication and media studies. The course explains how theoretical approaches to communication and the media are applied in a range of communication professions, practices and situations, and examines the development and use of communication and media in society.  It introduces essential elements of the social, political, economic  and technological role of communication to prepare students for more advanced study.

Textbook(s)

Wright, J.D. (Ed.) 2015, Media Studies and Mass Communication in International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition, Elsevier Ltd, E-book

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 6 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Online lectures or guest lectures	1 hour x 7 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture (to be held at Magill - refer to Magill timetable)	1 hour x 6 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Online lectures or guest lectures	1 hour x 7 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Workshop (Oral presentations)	0.5 hour x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, M2 EDUCATION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Lecture	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Online activities, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.