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Transnational Communication - ICOM817

This unit examines the structures and activities of global media and audiovisual industries including television, film, recorded music, advertising and new media. The role of technology, integration of markets as well movements of people and rise of ideology are discussed within the framework of globalisation and transnationalism. Students will examine global news production and distribution through content analysis of online news services, and undertake case study of a transnational entity, sector or national market relevant to their interests.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Dr Usha Harris
Prerequisites:

Admission to MIntComm or MIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MBiotech or MIntBusMIntComm or MA in Media Law and Culture Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Science

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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