University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MDIA 2306 - Approaches to Media

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3820
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study, including 3 units of MDIA Level I courses
Incompatible: MDIA 3303
Assessment: Online Exercises, Media Analysis, Active participation and engagement
Syllabus:

This course examines the impacts of media on industry and society. It introduces students to theories of media representation, audiences, economies, practices and infrastructures to interrogate the power contemporary media texts and industries, and their role in shaping our experiences as media producers and consumers. You will consider key concepts in media and communications studies, and be introduced to key thinkers in this field. Issues for discussion will vary from year to year, but may include topics such as media industries and contemporary work; health communication; media and environment; media and disability; privacy and surveillance; and media metrics and algorithms.

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Units
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Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3820 Mon 06/08/2018 Fri 31/08/2018 Fri 14/09/2018 Fri 26/10/2018


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23252 LE01 230 38 24 Jul - 11 Sep Tuesday 11am - 12pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
2 Oct - 23 Oct Tuesday 11am - 12pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
Related Class:
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23253 SG10 26 9 27 Jul - 14 Sep Friday 4pm - 6pm Napier, 205, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Friday 4pm - 6pm Napier, 205, Teaching Room
23254 SG09 28 6 25 Jul - 12 Sep Wednesday 5pm - 7pm Barr Smith South, 1062, Teaching Room
3 Oct - 24 Oct Wednesday 5pm - 7pm Barr Smith South, 1062, Teaching Room
23256 SG07 28 2 25 Jul - 12 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG15, Teaching Room
3 Oct - 24 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG15, Teaching Room
23257 SG06 28 2 26 Jul - 13 Sep Thursday 9am - 11am Lower Napier, LG15, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Thursday 9am - 11am Lower Napier, LG15, Teaching Room
23259 SG04 24 FULL 27 Jul - 14 Sep Friday 2pm - 4pm Napier, 144, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Friday 2pm - 4pm Napier, 144, Teaching Room
23260 SG03 28 3 26 Jul - 13 Sep Thursday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Thursday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
23261 SG02 30 2 24 Jul - 11 Sep Tuesday 4pm - 6pm Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Tuesday 4pm - 6pm Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
28942 SG11 28 4 27 Jul - 14 Sep Friday 10am - 12pm Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Friday 10am - 12pm Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room