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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.

Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 16:00-16:50 29-35, 37-42
Wednesday 16:00-16:50 29-35, 37-42

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Friday 16:00-16:50 31-35, 37-41

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.

Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 15:00-16:50 28-34, 37-41

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Friday 09:00-09:50 30-34, 37-41
A2 Friday 10:00-10:50 30-34, 37-41
A3 Friday 11:00-11:50 30-34, 37-41
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