Undergraduate TAS-HEJ112-2022

Media, Self, Identity

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Explain key concepts and debates in media and cultural studies
Analyse and evaluate media texts from theoretical and practical perspectives
Discuss how media informs and represents identity
Reflect on and evaluate your theoretical and practical approach to the production of media content

Topics covered

- Study schedule to be announced prior to the commencement of the study term.

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

The shift from mass communication to mass self-communication is one of the most important shifts in recent human society. Mobile communication networks allow us to produce and share content like never before which is challenging and changing our notions of our public, private and secret selves and our understandings of individuality and community. In this subject, we explore and challenge our understanding of how our use of communication technology is transforming ourselves and our world.

Assessments

Short essay questions (30%)
Online Journal (30%)
Reflexive Essay (40%)

Textbooks