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2010 Course Handbook

MHPG915: Bulletin to Big Brother: The Media in Australia Since 1880

Exploring the Australian media, this unit begins in 1880 with the launch of the Bulletin, legendary for its radical nationalism, and concludes with reality television, a contemporary media phenomenon. It investigates the print radio and television sectors, considering their audiences; the role of gender in media content and workplaces; and the media's political interventions.

Credit Points:4
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When Offered: 2012 - Unit offered in 2012
Staff Contact: Associate Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley
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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations


Faculty of Arts