CMNS2510
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course examines global issues in communication and media industries. Students will develop their understanding of international media practice and theory and gain skills to assist them in working in a global environment. They will explore the role of media professionals in society. The course examines variations in media systems around the world including how social, cultural, political, economic, and historical contexts influence and impact media practice.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): CMNS3320. Students who have successfully completed CMNS3320 are not eligible to enrol in CMNS2510.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Compare the role and function of the media in Australia, including indigenous media, with media systems in other countries.
2. Analyse and discuss the cultural, historic, economic, and political contexts of international media and communication.
3. Evaluate the practical implications of a globalised media and communication industry on media practice.
4. Construct a comparative case study to explain global media concepts and contexts.
Content
- Theories used to evaluate, understand, and direct change for the international media industries
- Comparative case studies of international media systems including infrastructure, technology, legal and ethical contexts
- The socio-cultural impact of international media including: cultural imperialism and transculturation; globalisation; and contraflow
- The influence of new media technologies
- The developing roles and job descriptions of contemporary media practitioners in a global-local milieu.
Assumed knowledge
60 units at 2000 level
Assessment items
Presentation: Group Presentation
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Country Case Study
Report: Report
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 9
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- CMNS2510 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Psb) (PDF, 328.2 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.