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Sociology of Media - SOC279
This unit examines the consequences of living in a world where mediated forms of communication have replaced many forms of face-to-face communication. Through a survey of key thinkers in the sociology of media and communication you will examine questions such as: How do new media technologies impact society? How are media shaped by social structures? Is watching television a ritual activity? What kinds of community are possible via the internet? These topics are used to illustrate how key concepts in sociology—such as change, modernity, self, community, and sociability—can be applied to the study of media contexts.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Justine Lloyd |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp |
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| NCCW(s): | SOC289 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Sociology Faculty of Arts |
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