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Overview

Explores societies’ constructions of gender as formative of, and reproduced by, media, and how that process is subject to change. Considers the production, consumption and circulation of media in various forms.

This paper focuses on both analysis (theory) and application (practice) to connect gender studies and media studies with digital media production and public engagement. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and (a wide range of) skills for further study and future career.

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About this paper

Paper title Gender and the Media
Subject Gender Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
GEND 101 or GEND 102 or 54 points
Restriction
GEND 305
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Eligibility

This paper is especially suitable for students taking GEND or MFCO papers, but the paper does not rely on prior learning in these subjects.

Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer: Dr John Wei

Paper Structure

Section One: Gender & Media Platforms

Section Two: Gender & Media Cultures

Teaching Arrangements

Two lectures per week and one tutorial fortnightly. 

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate:

  • Critical-thinking/learning through theoretical and empirical approaches
  • Creative-thinking/doing to connect theory with practice, and analysis with application
  • Media production skills and audience engagement using digital technologies
  • Teamwork skills and effective writing/storytelling using various types of media

Overview

Explores societies’ constructions of gender as formative of, and reproduced by, media, and how that process is subject to change. Considers the production, consumption and circulation of media in various forms.

This paper focuses on both analysis (theory) and application (practice) to connect gender studies and media studies with digital media production and public engagement. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and a wide range of skills for further study and a future career.

About this paper

Paper title Gender and the Media
Subject Gender Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
GEND 101 or GEND 102 or 54 points
Restriction
GEND 305
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Eligibility

This paper is especially suitable for students taking GEND or MFCO papers, but the paper does not rely on prior learning in these subjects.

Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer: Dr John Wei

Paper Structure

Section 1: Gender and Media Platforms

Section 2: Gender and Media Cultures

Teaching Arrangements

Two lectures per week and one tutorial fortnightly. 

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate:

  • Critical-thinking/learning through theoretical and empirical approaches.
  • Creative-thinking/doing to connect theory with practice, and analysis with application.
  • Media production skills and audience engagement using digital technologies.
  • Teamwork skills and effective writing/storytelling using various types of media.
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