AMU1163 Media and global mobility
Faculty of Arts
AMU1163 Media and global mobility is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to the key technological features inherent in digital media's mobility, followed by an examination of theoretical concepts and contextual backgrounds related to global mobility. You will examine how these technological features and various social contexts intertwine, facilitating global mobility and changing human landscapes in global cities. Further throughout the unit, you will explore the dynamics between communication and human mobility across national borders using mobile digital technologies, with a special focus on Southeast Asian contexts.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral PresentationPresentation30%
- EssayWritten30%
- Oral ExamQuiz / Test40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse forms of mobility and mobile communication in everyday media practices;
- 2
communicate effectively in academic writing and oral presentation;
- 3
recognise and describe key concepts of media, culture, and globalisation as demonstrated through examples drawn from contemporary digital culture;
- 4
assess how mobile media, digital platforms, and infrastructures shape human movement, cultural flows, and social practices.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Abdul Aziz
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Abdul Aziz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU1163?
AMU1163 has no prerequisites.
When is AMU1163 offered?
In 2027, AMU1163 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU1163?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU1163 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.