AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices
Faculty of Arts
AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before AMU1278
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After AMU1278
1 unit list AMU1278 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1278
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective Video and Log20%
- Video presentation & short essay (OCT-MY-01)Project40%
- Online quiz (OCT-MY-01)In class test20%
- Smart Phone monitoring - reflection on statistical data30%
- Online QuizOther20%
- Final essay : theory and practice (OCT-MY-01)Essay40%
- Essay30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and explain the development of communication technologies using theoretical frameworks and conceptual tools;
- 2
Identify and explain the social and political uses of communications technologies;
- 3
Recognise and discuss communication as an active production and negotiation of meanings, not just the transmission of information;
- 4
Identify and analyse relations between media texts and technologies, the identities and capacities of producers and audiences, and the aspirations of governments and other powerful social actors;
- 5
Use reading and note taking skills to develop critical perspectives on communication.
Workload and teaching
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.
Where it fits
AMU1278 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Callum Gilmour
- Dr Mark Balnaves
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mark Balnaves
- Mr Callum Gilmour
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU1278?
AMU1278 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after AMU1278?
AMU1278 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including AMU2787.
When is AMU1278 offered?
In 2021, AMU1278 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU1278?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU1278 have an exam?
No. AMU1278 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include AMU1278?
AMU1278 is part of Communication.