This course focuses on contemporary works from emergent media studies to present an up-to- date picture of the field. It examines the implications of new technologies in general and new media in particular, for personal, interpersonal, and public life. Beginning with theoretical perspectives from sociology, science and technology studies (STS) and media studies, the course explores how existing social structures are altered and reinforced on and through emergent media. The content spans issues of power, economic systems, political structures, interpersonal relationships, and identity processes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- apply sociological research methods to investigate how emergent media technologies reflect and shape social life;
- identify the ways emergent media technologies affect diverse populations;
- compare, contrast, and evaluate major theoretical debates about emergent media technologies from sociology and other disciplines; and
- critically reflect on their learning in relation to the content of the course.
Indicative Assessment
10 x Weekly reading summaries, 1% each for a total 10% (100 words each for a total 1000 words) LO2, LO3Tutorial participation 10% LO2, LO3,LO4
Emergent Media Independent Research Project 80% (5,000 words) LO1, LO2, LO3
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 35 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 11 hours of tutorials; and
b) 95 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- 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 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3360 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5160 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9598 | 22 Jul 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 31 Aug 2019 | 25 Oct 2019 | In Person | N/A |
