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
- 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.