Transnational Media in the Asia Pacific - MEFT3104


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of English, Media and Performing Arts
	Course Outline: See below
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 72 units of credit
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Explores debates concerning transnationalism, regionalisation and globalisation in the context of Asia Pacific media systems. Considers examples of how nations within the Asia Pacific use media to resist cultural homogenization and provides local resistance to the forces of globalisation. Taking as a point of reference the rise of Asian modernities and especially China's recent market liberalisation, examines the increasing regional integration of the Asia Pacific through the flows of the media and popular cultural products.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:

Recognise how various Asia Pacific media systems operate within specific historical and cultural contexts against the homogenising forces of economic globalisation
Be familiar with contemporary transnational and diasporic media technologies as tools for cultural negotiation and maintenance
Develop an understanding of media environments from across the Asia Pacific region through comparative analyses and detailed case studies
Develop an ability to reflect on the relationship between media and cultural organisations and political, technological and economic processes in the Asia Pacific
Have acquired skills in analytical and critical thinking, independent research, and in reading and using media theory (Including a variety of interdisciplinary methodologies).

Assessment

Reading response (1000-1500 words) - 25%
Research essay (3000 words) - 50%
Seminar participation (Including group presentation) - 25%