APG5397 Media and social change
Faculty of Arts
APG5397 Media and social change is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5397
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5397
1 unit list APG5397 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: APG4397
Overview
This unit explores the capacity of media and communications to advance social change. It provides students with an appreciation of how communication and media are shaped by technological advances, decisions by policy-makers and broader social forces. And in turn it explores how media and communications have been used to address significant social problems and conflicts. Drawing on a wide range of global case studies, the unit provides students with an opportunity to critically assess the extent to which media organisations, institutions and practices can play a role in shaping public debates, illuminating important issues and serving social benefits.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
assess the place of media and communications in shaping our understanding of, and response to, important social issues and debates;
- 2
discuss how technological advances, decisions by policy-makers, and broader forces have shaped society;
- 3
critically analyse the capacity of media and communications to address significant social problems and conflicts;
- 4
conduct independent research into social issues and, as a result, consider the place of media and communications in contributing viable solutions;
- 5
communicate research findings and insights in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using appropriate audio/visual elements and written reporting conventions.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Maura Edmond
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Maura Edmond
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5397?
APG5397 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after APG5397?
APG5397 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including APG5752.
When is APG5397 offered?
In 2020, APG5397 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5397?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.