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Overview

An exploration of the economic and social relations of power that shape the production, distribution, and consumption of media and communication products nationally and internationally.

About this paper

Paper title Political Economy of Communication
Subject Media, Film and Communication
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
18 200-level MFCO points or 54 200-level Arts points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Teaching staff

Dr Brett Nicholls

Textbooks

All readings will be available on-line

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Critical thinking, Communication, Research, Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Ethics
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
  • Knowledge of Te Tiriti and how it shapes the media and communication landscape in Aotearoa.
  • Understanding of key critical concepts and debates in the political economy of communication.
  • Understanding of key media industries globally and locally.
  • Understanding how government policy shapes the media and communication environment.

Overview

An exploration of the economic and social relations of power that shape the production, distribution, and consumption of media and communication products nationally and internationally.

About this paper

Paper title Political Economy of Communication
Subject Media, Film and Communication
EFTS 0.1500
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
18 200-level MFCO points or 54 200-level Arts points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

mfco@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Associate Professor Brett Nicholls

Textbooks

All readings will be available online.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Critical thinking, Communication, Research, Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Ethics
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
  • Have knowledge of Te Tiriti and how it shapes the media and communication landscape in Aotearoa.
  • Have an understanding of key critical concepts and debates in the political economy of communication.
  • Have an understanding of key media industries globally and locally.
  • Have an understanding how government policy shapes the media and communication environment.
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