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Politics of Communications Policy - POL856
This unit examines, on the one hand, rapidly changing communications developments and their impact on policy-making; on the other, the unit critically surveys the political, economic, social and cultural rationales that underpin the federal government's communications regulatory and industry policies. Consideration will be given to the historical and current role of communications in 'nation-building' and in the constitution of public opinion. The relationship of media content and institutions to the political process will be canvassed with a particular focus on the role of public broadcasting and 'new' media.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | E1 - Evening; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: 22 April, 27 May) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Politics staff |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MPP or MPASR or PGCertPASR or PGDipPASR |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |
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