Course Title: Asian Media Systems
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Asian Media Systems
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2223 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
335H Applied Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2009 |
COMM2223 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2010 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Chengju Huang
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9718
Course Coordinator Email:chengju.huang@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 9.4.25
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course offers critical and comparative analysis of mass media (particularly news media) systems in Asia.
The course will focus on:
- the historical development of Asian media philosophies and systems;
- the structure and function of media systems in various Asian societies;
- the media’s roles in Asian politics and socio-economic transformation;
- patterns of media ownership and control in the Asian region,;
- journalistic practices in Asia; and
- Asia’s accommodation of, and resistance to, the globalisation of Western communication ideas.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On successful completion of this course, you will:
- be familiar with various theories of media systems (both normative media theories and transitional media approaches);
- have Increased/updated your knowledge about Asian media systems, media theories, and practices;
- be able to critically examine Asian media systems and practices by applying theories and knowledge leant;
- have developed a comparative understanding of West-East media systems and media systems in various Asian societies; and
- have developed research interests and expertise in Asian communication.
Overview of Learning Activities
The course consists of:
- lectures that will introduce key concepts and theories and analyse important issues regarding media system studies in general and Asian media systems in particular; and
- seminars that will provide an opportunity for students to discuss lecture topics, readings, and relevant video programs through group research, presentation and interaction.
Overview of Learning Resources
There is no set text. A course reader will be available on the DLS.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed through a combination of:
- class discussion;
- reading logs:
- group research/presentation; and
- a final essay.