AIP204 - Politics and the Media

Unit details

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Year2014 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:P Ferguson
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Note:

You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment.

Content

To understand the politics of contemporary liberal democracies, we must also understand the power of the media. The media is central to the health and vitality of democracies, but its role is challenged by new technologies; demands for greater citizen engagement; and the pressures of polling and round-the-clock news. In this unit we examine important practical and theoretical debates into the media’s impact on contemporary politics and policy-making. Students will create their own multi-media case studies to explore these challenges and debates.

Assessment

  1. Multi-Media Journal, 1000 words, 25%
  2. Essay Plan, 500 words, 15%
  3. Media Analysis Essay, 2500 words, 60%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$755$755$2269$2442

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.