• Offered by School of Culture History and Language
  • ANU College ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
  • Course subject Asian Studies
  • Areas of interest Non Language Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Communication, Political Sciences, Marketing
  • Academic career UGRD
  • Course convener
    • Dr Ross Tapsell
  • Mode of delivery In Person
  • Offered in Second Semester 2014
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The course examines media systems, industries and practices in the Asian region. In particular, the course will deal with the social, cultural, economic and political challenges that face the media in Asia. Several case studies are introduced to illustrate key concepts and issues in relation to Asian media studies. In doing so, the course intersects area studies and media studies to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the key issues involving the dynamic and transformative nature of the media in Asia.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. discuss a range of media theories and their application in Asian contexts 
2. analyse the key factors that have influenced the development of Asian media systems, both local and global
3. evaluate the similarities and differences between Asian media systems and the broader political, economic, and social/cultural institutions of the region
4. Reflect on the forces which influence media production and consumption in an Asian context
5. An ability to critically analyse media (including new media) content, with emphasis on content in the Asian region
6. An ability to distinguish between different forms of media systems and issues in the Asian region 

Indicative Assessment

1. Research essay 2500 words (40%)
2. Media Journal  1500 words (30%)
3. Tutorial discussion  (10%)
4. Tutorial & Seminar participation  (10%)
5. Opinion piece 500 words (10%)

I will be taking notes on tutorial discussants and participation.

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Requisite and Incompatibility

To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed 36 units of courses.

Fees

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Student Contribution Band:
1
Unit value:
6 units

If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.  Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

Units EFTSL
6.00 0.12500
Domestic fee paying students
Year Fee Description
1994-2003 $1164
2014 $2478
2013 $2472
2012 $2472
2011 $2424
2010 $2358
2009 $2286
2008 $2286
2007 $2286
2006 $2286
2005 $2286
2004 $1926
International fee paying students
Year Fee
1994-2003 $2574
2014 $3246
2013 $3240
2012 $3240
2011 $3240
2010 $3240
2009 $3240
2008 $3240
2007 $3132
2006 $3132
2005 $3132
2004 $2916
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Second Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
9265 21 Jul 2014 01 Aug 2014 31 Aug 2014 30 Oct 2014 In Person N/A

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