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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
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    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
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