Communication technologies and practices

This unit introduces the study of communications technologies by focusing on analyses of audiences, effects and technology. You will explore the social uses and practices associated with traditional and new communication technologies. Areas of study include telephony, screen, radio, print, photography and digital communication technology, with a particular focus on aspects of historical development, sociocultural adaptations, and contemporary technological convergence. Unit readings and assessment tasks expect you to discuss these matters in relation to different sociocultural contexts, drawing upon material and case studies from Australia, Southeast Asia, and other relevant areas.